ABOUT LVMC
The
club was founded in July 1994 by a dedicated group of individuals
who shared a common love of the mountains and wanted to share their
experience and knowledge with others. Members include hikers, climbers,
backpackers and mountaineers; from beginner to the seasoned veteran.
Club
Activities
Club
members have led and participated in a wide variety of outings and
activities locally and in mountain ranges of neighboring states.
These include:
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rock
climbing, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the
local mountains surrounding the Las Vegas area;
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ice
climbing, back-country skiing and alpine ascents in the neighboring
Sierra range; and
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technical
alpine routes in the coastal ranges of California and Washington.
Training
Courses
Formal
and informal training programs are developed to meet the requirements
of members. These include rock climbing basics, map and compass
courses, snow school, backpacking and more.
Fifty Classic Peaks
The club has a definitive list of our picks of the best peaks in the Las Vegas area. Join our 50 Peaks Club by summitting all 50 peaks.
Community
Activities
The
club is involved with encouraging safe and clean practices on the
trails. Members of the club manage a section of highway 157 on the
way to Mount Charleston as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
The club also is involved in trail clean-up projects at Mt. Charleston
and the Red Rock Conservation Area.
Mountaineering and Camping Gear
Try out some free club gear before you commit to purchase. Members enjoy many benefits including use of club gear.
Las
Vegas Mountaineers Club
Board of Directors
The
Board of Directors is elected each July at the club
meeting. Please click on the e-mail address(es) below if you
would like to contact a member of the board.
President: Jose Witt
Vice
President/Training Director: Richard
Baugh
Secretary: Sue Schager
Treasurer: Lynda Gallia
Newsletter
Editor: Joel
Brewster
Outings
Director: Dan Young
Membership
Director: Eric Kassan
Website
Director: Amy
Brewster
Public
Relations/Marketing Directors: Alan Bennett
Club
Gear Director: Dan Young
Social
Director: Kristi
Meyer
Assistant Director: Chris
Meyer
Assistant
Director: Heather
Torrey
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