MAY
Tuesday,
May 27, 2008 at 7 p.m.
SAHARA
WEST LIBRARY
Cure
for the Paleozoic Blues:
Wild Geology and Wilder Hikes in Nevada
Harlan
Stockman
"Paleozoic
carbonate rocks make up 22 of the LVMC "Classic
50 Peaks", including many of our highest mountains. These
rocks are often designated by blue on geologic maps; in real life,
they are dull grey, with lots of cliff bands and talus. The Paleozoic
carbonate mountains pretty much all look the same, formed by the
same overthrust process.
In
contrast, in the northwest corner of Lake Mead is a wild variety;
recent volcanic rocks and very old gneisses were juxtaposed during
a violent period of geologic history. Erosion and faulting have
left, colorful, seldom-visited, ragged peaks and canyons - often
within view of Las Vegas. Not one of these mountains is on the
"Classic 50 Peaks"
list. If Nick N hadn't introduced me to this region, I would have
ignored it in favor of the higher peaks. While deadly hot in summer,
this region offers a nice respite during 7 months of the year.
We
will review the geology of these mountains, explore how the geology
is expressed in the current landforms, and describe some hikes
into the maw of this rocky chaos. The diversity of flowers and
wildlife may make you think twice about a region that initially
looks less inviting than the surface of Mars."
JUNE
Tuesday,
June 24, 2008 at 7 p.m.
CLARK
COUNTY LIBRARY
Wind
River Range with Gannett Peak
Richard
Baugh
JULY
Tuesday,
July 15, 2008 at 7 p.m.
(THIRD Tuesday of the month)
CLARK
COUNTY LIBRARY
Mt.
Rainier
Chris
Ransel
AUGUST
Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 at 7 p.m.
(THIRD Tuesday of the month)
SAHARA
WEST LIBRARY
Posh
Sport Climbing Crags
Nadia
von Magdenko & Steve Krall
Questions
to determine if you could be a Sport Climber:
1) After more than a 20-minute hike are you too winded to effectively
climb?
2) Do you want to eat cheeseburgers and soft serve ice cream during
your climbing day?
3) Do you like belaying off of a bench?
4) Do you like to dress well while climbing?
5) Do you believe that a Stick Clip is a necessary piece of climbing
equipment?
6) Do you believe that GriGri's were the best invention next to
sliced bread?
7) Do you want to relax and bring your kids to a safe and level
spot to play while you climb?
8) Do you want to hang out with friends while you climb?
9) Do you like to car camp with a fire, drinking, eating and having
fun?
Answer Key:
0-3 yes answers: Sport climbing is not for you, put on your hiking
shoes or trad gear and skip the August meeting.
4-6 yes answers: You could be a Sport-head after all!
6 or more yes answers: You are a Dedicated Sport Climber!!!
If you answered yes to four or more of the above questions then
Sport Climbing is for YOU!!!! Come to the August Mountaineer's
Meeting and see what Sport Climbing is all about!
