Submitted By: John McNamee on Feb 27, 2007

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Open to all women interested in learning to climb ice in a unique, women friendly environment. The class will be taught by experienced ice climber and Alaskan guide Merrick Johnston. With her world class climbing resume and passion for teaching, Merrick is a great choice as an instructor – whether you are just starting or looking to step up your game.

Topics will include:
-Ice screw placement

-Efficient movement

-Footwork
-Staying warm, and having fun

-Reading the ice and preparing to lead

-Effective ice tool placement



Where/When:
Meet at the Bent Gate Mountaineering store in Golden, CO at 7:00AM Sunday morning and then carpool to Mt Lincoln for the climbing. Plan on a long day and lots of fun!

What to Bring:
You need to supply your own climbing harness, and climbing helmet as well as appropriate clothing for spending the day at 11,000 feet on the side of a mountain playing on the ice. You need to provide your own boots, crampons, and ice tools, but some are available for use from the shop (first come, first served). Don’t forget to bring a good lunch, lots of water and some money for stopping for a celebration on the way home.

Need Gear? – If you RSVP before 7:00PM on Thursday we will do our best to hook you up with some rental gear (boots, crampons, ice tools) for the clinic.

The class is free, but you need to RSVP before 4:00PM on Friday to reserve a spot. We need a minimum of 8 participants for the class so get on the phone and get your friends to sign up.

To RSVP e-mail bentgate@bentgate.com or call the store at 303-271-9382.

MERRICK JOHNSTON:
Guide for 5 years. Climbing and guiding in Alaska Range, including Mt. McKinley traverse, ascents in Little Switzerland, "Shaken Not Stirred" and "Ham and Eggs" on Mooses Tooth, Peak 11,300, Eye Tooth, Mt. Dickey, Mt. Bear, and Mt. Francis. Women's expedition to North Labrador. Arctic Circle ski expeditions. Submitted Mt. McKinley for the first time at age of twelve.

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Bent Gate Mountaineering
1313 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80401
303-271-9382
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