January 24, 2009 at the Front Climbing Club.

For more information or to register, see their web site.

SUWA Fundraiser
Friday, December 12 @ 8pm
Momentum Climbing Gym

Momentum Climbing gym is hosting a fundraiser for SUWA this Friday from 8-12pm. Music and entertainment will be provided. Climbing from 8-10 is $15 - $5 of that goes to SUWA. The silent auction is from 10-11:30ish - entrance fee is $5 (which also goes to SUWA).

There will be climbing, a silent auction, art, free stuff, and a chance to participate in Visual Cacophony’s community art protest to tell the BLM and the Bush Administration to keep oil and gas drilling away from our wild lands. The BLM pulled a few parcels from the land auction–but not permanently.

Also, if you can, bring a piece of art, no matter how small or large, that shows how you feel about Southern Utah, or Utah land in general, and we will deliver it to the BLM as a protest. Or bring an art project that we can all participate in.

For more information about the land sale, click here.

Bring your friends and family!

From an email received from Save Our Canyons.

Speak up for the Wasatch!

For information about THIS PROJECT and commenting, please contact Carl Fisher, Executive Director of Save Our Canyons, at carl@saveourcanyons.org or at 801-363-7283.

“We were stunned at the magnitude of the problem and how fast it was coming at us. Make no mistake, this water problem is not a scientific abstraction, but rather one that will impact each and every one of us that live in the Southwest.”
—Dr. Tim Barnett, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, “Lake Mead Could Be Dry by 2021”

ADJUSTING TO LESS WATER: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE COLORADO RIVER
A Conference Sponsored by Glen Canyon Institute
Thursday, December 4, 2008
University of Utah Conference Center/Officer’s Club - Salt Lake City
Doors open 8:30 am
Phone (801) 363-4450, Fax (801) 363-4451
Email info@glencanyon.org

This is going to be a landmark conference and a rare opportunity to hear scientists and activists from across the country discuss the latest scientific research, identify needs for more study, and explore policy changes to ensure a sustainable water supply while protecting the Colorado River, Glen Canyon, and Grand Canyon ecosystems.

Scientific research and policy presentations will be made by:

• Tim Barnett, Research Marine Physicist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
• Gregory McCabe, Project Chief and Physical Scientist, National Research Program, Water Resources Division, United States Geological Survey, Denver, Colorado
• Bradley Udall, Director, NOAA Western Water Assessment, University of Colorado
• Connie Woodhouse, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Regional Development and Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, University of Arizona
• Niklas Christensen, Research Scientist, Land Surface Hydrology Research Group, University of Washington
• David Wegner, Science Director and Trustee, Glen Canyon Institute
• Robert Adler, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and James I. Farr Chair in Law, Professor of Law, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah

Other presentations will include:

• Katie Lee, renowned singer-actress-writer-river runner-activist, who will present the film Love Song to Glen Canyon
• James Kay, landscape photographer, who will show stunning images of the recovery of Glen Canyon
• Bill Wolverton, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area ranger, who will show photographs of the emerging Glen Canyon landscape

The afternoon presentations will conclude with a panel discussion on the future of Glen Canyon, the Colorado River, and the conservation movement by:

• Martin Litton, legendary Grand Canyon river runner, photographer, and staunch opponent of Colorado River dams
• Barbara Brower, Professor of Geography at Portland State University and editor of Himalaya
• Kenneth Brower, award-winning author and environmental activist

The conference will conclude with the evening presentation of the prestigious David R. Brower Award for Outstanding Environmental Activism. This year’s recipient is:

• Congressman George Miller, who has served California’s 7th District (East Bay of San Francisco) in the U.S. Congress since 1975. He is one of the most effective and consistent champions of the nation’s wildlife and wild lands. His conservation achievements include providing key leadership in protecting the integrity of the Endangered Species Act and advancing congressional actions to increase funding for federal lands conservation.

REGISTRATION:

• Morning and afternoon presentations - $45
• Students with ID - Free admission (register at info@glencanyon.org)
• Lunch – $8 (FREE to first 50 students who register.)
• Reception and dinner with Congressman George Miller - $50
• Evening Brower Award ceremony – Free admission

Doors open at 8:30 — tickets and seating are limited. For more information or to register, visit the Glen Canyon Institute website or email info@glencanyon.org

Thanks!

Venue: The Depot
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 22nd

Cancelled. Ticket refunds will be issued at point of purchase.

When: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 8-9 AM until it’s done
Where: Little Cottonwood, WMC Pavilion, the swamp

The SLCA needs your help!

The WMC pavilion at the bog needs graffiti removal and general clean-up so that it can be used for the raffle and after-party for the SLCA crag day on Saturday.

I have committed to the SLCA that people that participate here and climb in LCC will help out. Again, it is time to step it up and participate!

Jonathan, Mike (monkey), and Clay (tenesmus) have volunteered so far. The more volunteers the better. Help make the crag day a successful event.

The bog boulder area always needs help, and the shack too. The landowner of the pavilion (and a lot more LCC land) has been friendly to climbers and this will help keep the SLCA and climbers credible in his eyes.

We need a minimum of 10 people……

Forum post

From the SLCA website

Joe's Valley has become one of the premier bouldering areas in the American West. With this popularity has come increased impact on the natural environment and has also placed strain on the relationships between land owners, climbers, and other user groups. The Salt Lake Climbers' Alliance, with the help of its donors, has installed latrines at the Mansize and Buoux camping areas. The use of these latrines will help keep campsites enjoyable and also minimize our impact in the area. Latrines will be installed seasonally, depending on donations. We're relying on you to help us maintain these latrines. Please visit our donation page and make a contribution: www.saltlakeclimbers.org/donate.

When: Thursday October 9, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Where: Roland Hall upper campus - 834 South Lincoln Street - Salt Lake City
Cost: $10
Info: http://www.villagesutah.org/

More information: http://www.villagesutah.org/

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Little Cottonwood Canyon

The Salt Lake Climbers’ Alliance, in conjunction with the Access Fund, is organizing an Adopt-a-Crag Day on Saturday, October 11 in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This year we’ve gotten permission from the Forest Service to build a new trail leading to the Egg, which will eventually serve to access the Hong Wall and The Coffin (see map). The current disorganized network of social trails is causing undue erosion and impact in this fragile mountain environment. By building this new trail, we hope to mitigate climber impact and provide easy access to these popular crags, which include such classic routes as Lego My Ego, Low Blow, Tick Fever, the Coffin and the Coffin Roof.

To make this happen, we really need your help. We need as many volunteers as possible to pitch-in. This is your chance to contribute to your climbing areas and your community. Even if you can only come for a few hours, your help would be greatly appreciated.

During lunch break we’ll be raffling off gear and prizes donated by our sponsors, which include Petzl, Liberty Mountain and ProBar (more will be announced later on-stay tuned!). And after a long, fun day of hard work we’ll have an after-party at the Pavilion, located higher in the canyon (special thanks to Jim Williams of Williams Realty for use of the venue).

Here’s the important info:

Meet at 8am at the Park-and-Ride at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon (coffee and a light breakfast will be provided). We’ll carpool up to the work site.

Be sure to wear appropriate attire, such as work boots and be prepared for inclement weather. Work gloves are advised. We’ll have tools there, but if you have shovels and other tools, that would be helpful.

To sign up use the following link:

http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/volunteer

If you have questions, please contact us at slca@saltlakeclimbers.org. And please check back on http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org often for updates and news, you can access our RSS feed here: http://www.saltlakeclimbers.org/rss.xml

Visit this site:
http://www.andychapmanfund.com/?page_id=12

Learn about what happened and donate if you can.

When: Wednesday, September 17 - 7:00 PM
Where: The Tower Theater - 876 east 900 south, Salt Lake City, UT - this venue can sell-out fast

Tickets will be available at Momentum Climbing Gym starting Wednesday, September 10. Tickets will also be available at the Tower on the day of the show. There will be a raffle for great prizes, so come on out and see the show!

ABOUT REEL ROCK TOUR 2008:

The lineup:

REEL ROCK Filmmaking Competition Winners:
The best short films from upcoming filmmakers, as voted on
reelrocktour.com.

Grand Canyon Walls:
Beth Rodden, Tommy Caldwell, and Chris McNamara spend three weeks
rafting down the Grand Canyon, making first ascents along the way.
Produced by Big UP and Sender Films.

On Sight:
An excerpt from Alastair Lee’s new film about on sight climbing,
featuring scary routes in the UK.

Aerialist:
An excerpt from the new film by Brad Lynch that follows Dean Potter
on his many adventures.

South Africa:
Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, and Tommy Caldwell on some of the
world’s hardest boulder problems in Rocklands, South Africa. Produced
by Big UP.

The Sharp End:
The new feature from Sender Films is all about the danger zone - run-
out routes, scary high-ball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine
walls, and all-or-nothing free solo ascents.

Hello!

The SLCA

From an email:

Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Black Diamond Retail Store

The Black Diamond Store is located @
2092 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 278-0233
email: bdstore -A T- bdel com

From an email:

Momentum Video Magazine has shifted to an all-free format.

Check it out. Let me know what you think. And - if you’re not already – GET INVOLVED!