BWCC

Knot Night!

2010-06-15T20:37:38Z

This past Monday about a dozen of us Bushwhackers got together for some beer, pizza and ropework! Mario generously hosted the event at his awesome garage-climbing wall where we tied in and practiced some skills. Escape the belay was the main event. Several of us successfully worked out the Mule-Munter and saved our "fallen climbers", while other folks practiced everything from the clove hitch to the Texas Prussic.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and made it such a good time!

Annual Club Meeting

2010-04-09T04:05:17Z

Hey club members!

Our annual meeting is coming up on 4/15. We'll be discussing our summer plans, the glacier class, and other class offerings.

April WAFA Class
Backcountry travel class
Outdoor photography class
Mountain loop rendezvous
Student knot and wand night
Gear garage sale (intriguing, eh?)

Watch your e-mail for the Evite. See you there!

Club T-Shirts

2010-04-09T03:50:46Z

Limited first edition club t-shirts will be avaiable at the 4/15 annual club meeting! Come join us for food, summer adventure planning, some beer, and get your new shirt.

$15.00 (s - xl)

Mission Ridge Ski-in was a hoot!

2010-03-03T07:04:06Z

WAFA Course Registration is Available

2010-02-26T06:35:12Z

The Bushwhacker Climbing Club is proud to offer a sponsored Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) course. The course will be offered by Crested Butte Outdoors and this course is certified by Wilderness Medical Associates.

The course will run all day Thursday - Sunday, April 29 - May 2, 2010. We will be hosting the training at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation, Wa. There are plenty of yurts and campgrounds available for those who would like to stay on site. Cost will be extra.

This course is highly valuable for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The 4 days of instruction are a combination of textbook and hands-on scenarios to practice assesment and treatment techniques.

]]> Here are a couple of great reasons to take a WAFA course:

All students who successfully complete the WAFA course will receive a certification card from Wilderness Medical Associates. Certification remains valid for three years. Within three years, graduates may recertify by way of a two day course.
The four day WAFA course can be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT certificates from WMA, WMI, NOLS, and SOLO.
Wilderness Medical Associates' WAFA course meets or exceeds all requirements of other similarly named courses (ie. Red Cross Advanced First Aid).
....and a WAFA or equivilant certified person is required on all Bushwhacker outings. The more members that we have certified will make outings easier to accomplish.

The cost of the course is $395. The fee includes four days of top-notch instruction, books and other materials, and lunch each day.

Students must be at least 16 years of age to participate in this course (16 and 17 year olds must have proof of parental consent). No previous medical training is required. You also do not need to be a member of the club.

More information is available on the WAFA Class website.

Map and Compass Outing was fun

2010-02-23T13:37:00Z

Doug H led the Map and Compass outing… and they all found their way back! Congratulations!

Mountain Loop Rendezvous, June 11 12 13

2010-02-22T18:16:01Z

Announcing Bushwhacker Climbing Club Mountain Loop Rendezvous! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 11, 12 13. We have eight campsites reserved at Bedal Campground. This is the perfect launching point for many splendid hikes and scrambles of the Mountain Loop area.

Bushwhacker Mountain Loop Rendezvous, should be a good ol' time!
Doxey

February Club Night a success

2010-02-18T07:41:11Z

Thanks to all that came out for February Club Night at Tutta Bella in Wallingford. There were two dozen people there, including some people from this years glacier course. Lots of talking about climbing and the club and also families and kids. It was great!

Registration for Basic Glacier Course

2010-02-10T18:16:37Z

The Basic Glacier Climbing Course Instructor Team and the Club Board of Directors is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 Basic Glacier Climbing Course will begin Tuesday, February 16, at 9:00am. The link to register will appear on the club website at that time.

Registration is first come, first served. A lot of folks have expressed interest in signing up. The instructor team as well as the Board have been meeting and making plans. There is a lot of buzz surrounding the course this year, very exciting!

If you or someone you know would like to register, please view the course schedule and make sure you understand it. The course schedule is posted on the Glacier Course page of the club website.

Okay, tell your friends and neighbors. Registration begins Tuesday Feb 16 at 9:00am at the club website.

UPDATE: The course filled very quickly. We do have a waiting list, and we encourage you to sign up for that. Also, if you wanted to sign up for the Glacier Course, please consider our Backcountry Skills Course. It is also a great course, covers a subset of the skills, is led by a merry band of jokesters, and will visit some beautiful and rugged mountains.

Ski trip to Mission Ridge

2010-02-04T06:49:29Z

Hey fellow Bushwhackers! Join other Bushwhackers for a weekend downhill ski/board trip to Mission Ridge near Wenatchee on Feb 27 & 28. Fellow Bushwhackers Randy & Megan Kile have graciously offered us their house & company in Wenatchee! So no hotel fees!

If you've never been to Mission Ridge Ski Area it's a nice, local place that's just a ton of fun with more great skiing terrain than you would think. And if you have been there you know what I mean.

For more info go here: http://www.missionridge.com/index.php

The plan is to leave Seattle either Friday PM or early Saturday AM, ski/board both Sat & Sun, stay the nights at the Kiles house and, well, whatever else we can come up with in Wenatchee. We will return to Seattle Sunday evening. Once we have the list of folks going we can discuss the driving details.

There's room for 10 skiers/boarders so sign up soon! Just go to https://www.123signup.com/register?id=mfbkf

Yehaw!

Doug Hagen

PS. This offer is only open to current BWCC members... but you can join too!

Telemark Clinic Success

2010-02-02T00:18:56Z

Thanks to everyone who helped me make the 2010 BWCC Telemark Clinic a huge success!

This year we had five determined and stoic students who not only braved the elements of ice and snow storms, but also learned to link free heel turns with grace! Everyone's progress in the sport was amazing and Shauna and I had great time teaching. Thanks Andy, Kathy, Judd, Rebecca, and Kate! See all you Bushwhackers on the slopes!

Half Done with the Telemark Class

2010-01-18T17:12:53Z

Philip S had five of us Bushwhackers doing the Tele Tango with him yesterday over at Summit West at Snoqualmie. We had a new member, a few regulars, and some old friends who are looking to get back into the mountains with us try their hand at freeing their heels. It was awesome seeing the improvement in everyone. Thanks to Shauna M and Philip for taking time to show us how to look good out there. Looking forward to next Sunday!

UPDATE: The class finished successfully with some nice snow coming down the entire afternoon. It was a great class.

Club Discount at the OR Company Store

2010-01-18T07:22:09Z

I just learned from Jeremy Park over at Outdoor Research that Bushwhacker members get a discount on full priced Outdoor Research and non-Outdoor Research products at the OR Retail Store. The discount is 15% for OR products and 10% for non OR products.

How is that for a deal? Grab a friend and head on down to the OR Retail Store. Just tell them you are a friend of Doxey's and if that doesn't work mention the Bushwhackers.

Mt Catherine Loop Outing

2010-01-13T17:33:34Z

On Sunday Feb 28, 2010 Fred R is going to lead a cross country outing. The destination is the Mt. Catherine Loop, 10.5 miles of track skiing fun. More details to come!!!

Club Discount at the OR Company Store

2010-01-13T03:38:38Z