Reduced Rates & Extended Hours!

We've made some changes for the coming fall to offer you better rates, climbing, and the best all around climbing facility in Boulder. All changes take effect on September 1st. Also below is our full schedule of group training, yoga, and massage. We look forward to seeing you soon.

BRC HOURS:
Monday, Friday: 8am-10pm*
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6am-10pm
Saturday, Sunday: 10am-8pm

*weight room/cardio open at 8am, climbing open at 10am

NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES:
Adult AMP: $58 (was $65)
Adult 12 Month AMP: $55 (was $60)
Adult Paid in Full: $69 (was $70)
Family 12 Month AMP: $140 (was $141.66)
Adult Day Pass: $15 (was $17)
Adult 10 Punch: $130 (was $150)
Student 10 Punch: $110 (was $115)
Youth 10 Punch Pass: $70 (was $72.50)

AMP = Automatic Monthly Payment

FREE CLASS SCHEDULE:
At the Boulder Rock Club, we have the best personal trainers, yoga instructors, and therapeutic practitioners available. Our great schedule of courses are available to members for FREE. Check them out each week.

Group Fitness:
Monday: 12:00pm Chris Wall Level 1: Enter the Dragon (starting Sept 14th)
Tuesday: 7:30am Chris Wall Level 3: Spartan 300 (starting Sept 15th)
Tuesday: 11:00am Tony Yao: Project Send (starting Sept 1st)
Tuesday: 5:30pm Chris Wall Level 2: Cry in the Dojo (starting Sept 15th)
Wednesday: 6:00pm Holly Hanzell: Ski Conditioning (starting Sept 9th)
Thursday: 7:30am Chris Wall Level 2: Cry in the Dojo (starting Sept 17th)
Thursday: 5:30pm Chris Wall Level 3: Spartan 300 (starting Sept 17th)

Yoga:
Monday: 7:00pm with Olivia Hsu
Tuesday: 12:30pm with Susan Chiocchi
Tuesday: 7:00pm with Tiffany Betts
Thursday: 12:30pm with Dan Michaels
Thursday: 7:00pm with Olivia Hsu

Therapy:
Wednesday: 8:00pm Massage, Accutonics, Cranio Sacral, and Myofascial Release

Lumpy Ridge Trail Day

Lumpy Trails at Lumpy Ridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado.

For the 9th consecutive year the Central Rockies Section of the American Alpine Club will be hosting a trail improvement day at Lumpy Ridge in Estes Park, Colorado. This project is in conjunction with the Access Fund ‘Adopt-A-Crag’ program. A full day is scheduled on Sunday, October 18th. Interested persons should register early by emailing event organizer Greg Sievers at gsievers57@cs.com, or 970-586-4075 to be assured of receiving a free lunch at the work site and T-shirt. The group should plan on meeting at 7:30am at the Estes Park Town Hall parking lot on MacGregor Ave (downtown next to the police dept. and behind the library) where coffee and donuts will be provided. National park staff will supply tools and transportation to the trail head. Volunteers should bring gloves, plenty of water, dress appropriately and are encouraged to stay for the full day (but part day help is very welcome). All volunteers in attendance at 4pm will be eligible for gifts and raffle items that are sure to please and thrill.

In the 6 years this small event has taken place the attendance has grown from 18 to 70. Volunteers have been drawn from the American Alpine Club and Access Fund memberships, Colorado Mountain School, Front Range schools and National Park Service as well as local Estes Park, Boulder and Fort Collins residents. This growth in turnout proves that not only are ‘climbers’ good stewards of the land and considerate users but proactive about our interaction with one of this countries largest land management agencies. This year’s goals include work on the badly eroded “Sundance” approach trail. In 2005 this event won the Access Fund’s “Adopt-a-Crag of the year award”. Be part of this energetic proactive event and the beauty of splitter Lumpy granite.

Projects like this highlight that Park employees, who are also climbers, are excited about working with other climbers to improve the local climber habitat. We have heard first hand just how many miles of trails the NPS is responsible to maintain and how an ever tightening budget is stretched. It was pointed out that the heavier the trail use the more maintenance that goes into it; meaning the climber descent trails get very little attention due to the low volume of use. With this information we understand how vital it is for us to volunteer and achieve these goals that will generally serve climbers only.

Another huge part of this particular project is the growth in the affiliation of the Access Fund and the American Alpine Club. These two organizations serve a wide, often very diverse, and strongly protective group of American climbers. I think it would be very sad if climbers didn’t have both these organizations to support their interests and all climbers should be members of both. Projects like this are a powerful reminder to us all, of that value. The most important value of these two organizations is: we really need to maintain access to our climbing areas, as well as maintain a historic record of our predecessors, current events and still setting precedent for the future.

Projects like these afford us the interaction of all ages of climbers and help the local communities to get involved, realize our ‘user group’ exists and that we are willing to maintain a positive image with our land use managers.

The Central Rockies Section of the American Alpine Club looks forward to working with the Access Fund on local, regional, and national issues; and supporting the camaraderie of all climbers. We especially enjoyed working on this years Adopt A Crag project and have ideas for next years Lumpy Trails.

The American Alpine Club was founded in 1902 and is the leading national organization in the United States devoted to mountaineering, climbing, and the multitude of issues facing climbers. With an emphasis on adventure, scientific research and education. Find out more or join on line at: http://www.americanalpineclub.org/

Fall and Winter Rock Climbing Destinations

Well, I hope your summer is going great and you have been getting ready for the upcoming rock climbing season, because it’s here. It begins in September with perfect temperatures in Eldorado Canyon here in Boulder, Colorado. During the months of September and October it is absolutely gorgeous around the Front Range. Come on out and get your send on, you're gonna LOVE it!

I’ll also be guiding trips in Red Rocks (outside of Vegas) and Indian
Creek (outside of Moab) during the months of October and November. After that it will start getting a little cooler around here, although we will still get those perfect climbing days in Eldo throughout the winter. Perfect for all the locals or anyone who can swing a few days to get away.

Also throughout the winter, I’ll be heading south of the boarder to Potrero Chico, Mexico. I’ll be taking my first trip of the season on November 7th. Join me for the time of your life. This is a great international climbing trip that is extremely reasonable. To get to Potrero Chico, you fly into Monterey Mexico and grab a taxi/shuttle to Potrero Chico Park, which is less than hour drive from the airport. Once you arrive we drop the bags and get acclimated to our new environment by sending a few pitches followed by a few cold cervezas.

The climbing is so accessible, you can climb on the same day you travel. Potrero offers long days of multi-pitch climbing, with some routes getting to a thousand feet or more. Or we could just crag and work on some single pitch climbing. Whatever you like, the choices are endless. Potrero is a great location even if only for a few days of climbing. This area couldn’t be any more convenient for rock climbing.

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT! Drop me a line or call CMS today and get signed up with your AMGA Certified Guide.

Cheers,
Steve Johnson
AMGA Certified Rock Guide
Ph: 720.635.6068

Craig Luebben

On August 9th the Colorado Mountain School lost one of it’s closest friends, senior guide, and all around mountain guru, Craig Luebben, due to injuries sustained while climbing in North Cascades National Park. We’ve all be stunned by the sudden loss of such an important part of our community. Craig was a teacher and mentor to everyone who worked at CMS. He inspired us to take our profession to the highest level but reminded us to enjoy every step. We will miss his guidance, smile, and never-ending energy.

Craig and Willie Benegas were climbing and training together for an upcoming AMGA Alpine Exam at the time of the incident. The pair were attempting to climb the Torment and Forbidden Traverse, starting the traverse on the SE Face of Torrent via the Taboo Glacier. At the bergshrund, with Craig leading and Willie belaying, Craig attempted to bypass the remnant ice hanging above the bergshrund by ascending rock on the right, and then traversing left on to the ice for the exit moves. According to Wille, at approximately 06:30 as Craig transitioned from the rock to the ice, a block of ice described as being the size of a car calved off taking Craig with it and, resulting in a 30 foot fall. While not struck by the initial block, Craig was pelted by debris as he hung from his rope. Willie managed to get Craig to his belay stance in the bergshrund, stabilize and treat his injuries, and contact rescue personnel. Despite Willie's heroic efforts and a swift response from NCNP SAR personnel, Craig succumbed to his injuries.

Willie suffered minor injuries to his leg and is expected to make a full recovery.

Our deepest condolences and sympathy go out to Craig's wife Silvia, his daughter Giulia, and his many friends around the world. A Memorial Fund for Craig’s family has been set up through the Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition. Follow this link to donate today.

Click here for more information on the Vedauwoo “Next Step” Climbing Clinic August 29-31. Craig had organized a series of these programs and we still plan to host this great three day course with all the proceeds going to help Craig's family. Please join us!

Source: AMGA E-News

Oh, Mexico - It Sounds So Simple, I Just Gotta Go!

Why would you want to go to Mexico and climb a volcano? The answer to that is simple… Because, it’s AWESOME!

Seriously though, the climbing there is nothing like we have here in the United States and the cultural experience is amazing.

You don't need to be some hardcore mountaineer to attempt these peaks. Mexico Volcanoes are a great introduction into Alpine climbing. The reason why they are so great is there accessibility, degree of difficulty, and the ease to which they lend themselves as great training ground. While there we’ll cover proper nutrition/hydration, glacier travel, easy scrambling techniques, how to pace yourself on a high altitude climb, and some other important tricks of the trade.

We offer two great Mexico expeditions. The first is an 8 day express trip. If you are short on time and can only spare a week off from work, this is the trip for you. For acclimatization and getting the legs moving we climb a 14,460’ peak called La Malinche. The second option is our 10 day trip. On this trip we start the acclimatization process by touring the spectacular pyramids and artifacts of Teotihuacan before heading over to climb the 17,343’ peak, Izta. Both of these trips culminate with an attempt of the 18,850’ volcano, Orizaba. Orizaba is the highest volcano and the third highest overall peak in North America.

On these trips we stay in hotels, huts, and a locally owned lodge. These trips are a fantastic adventure for the price. These expeditions can be a life changing experience for many individuals. Hopefully you can join me or one of our other AMGA trained guides for an amazing and fun trip down to Mexico with us this season. Don’t hesitate to give the office a call if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Steve Johnson

AMGA Rock and Alpine Guide
CMS Expedition Guide
800-836-4008 x201 (office)