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ADVENTURES TO THE EDGE
WINTER 2004 NEWSLETTER
Junkal at 19,439ft, 5,925m. |
Portillo, Chile |
Dear Friends,
A brand new page on the website is now dedicated to TECHNIQUES & TRICKS.
I will try to answer technical questions and help you to prepare for future trips.
At this point you will find information on knots and Z pulley system.
GO TO http://www.jpmountainguide.com/knots.html
More information will follow dealing with avalanche safety, Orienteering, Anchors and more.
Since the last news in December, well !! we have received a lot more snow, and not only Crested Butte,
but the entire northern hemisphere. Check under important links on the website and visit the weather
station in Leysin Switzerland and Chamonix France:
http://www.jpmountainguide.com/links.html
Ski touring in the Alps is going to be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This winter I have spent a fair amount of time training mountain guides. I taught a guide course in Chile
introducing all 3 disciplines, worked on a ski guide course in Jackson Hole Wyoming- enjoying some incredible
powder, and a ski guide course in Crested Butte.
Training mountain Guides in Chile
A few weeks ago I climbed in Ecuador with a great team: John, Bradley, Dave, Don, Sid, Charles and
Jaime as the second guide.
First we tackled Iliniza Sur at 17,268 ft. It gave us a perfect way to
acclimatize and practice different ice climbing techniques. We then went on to climb
Chimborazo at 20,703 ft., but rough icy conditions made us turn around on the ridge.
This didn’t stop the team to experience more thrills and they mountain biked, bungee jumped in banos before returning to Quito. Photos to be posted on the web soon!!!!
WHAT IS COMING UP:
In few weeks I will be climbing Marmolejo 20,039 ft. in Chile with our famous father-daughter team and friend: Richard, Jill and Dan.
Lou Kasischke and I will be meeting somewhere in the Colorado to test some gear before the Berner Oberland ski tour coming this spring.
My ski touring program is busy and I invite you to join us if you can:
March: Ski touring in the Dolomites, Hines extreme team
April 2 - 12: Berner Oberland Haute Route with Tom Biery and team
(one spot available)
April 14 - 23: Chamonix-Zermatt with Kira Marchant and team
April 24 - May 2: Berner Oberland Haute Route with Lou Kasischke and team
May 4-12: Berner Oberland Haute Route with Paul Duncan, daughter and team
(2 spots available)
More exciting things in the horizon so contact me soon to plan:
June: Climbing in France and Spain
July in the alps
August – October: Cho Oyu in Tibet.
As in the past, I continue consulting for the Crested Butte Academy helping with the outdoor program.
Check them at www.crestedbutteacademy.com
I am looking forward to seeing you all very soon for another great adventure
JEAN
Greetings from snowy Crested Butte!!
I am Jean's webmaster and newsletter e-mailer. On wednesday, I enjoyed a guided tour of "Red Lady" above the town of Crested Butte. It was a beautiful snowy day and great practice for me as I train for the Haute Route this spring. If you havn't been to Crested Butte, Colorado - maybe this photo will inspire you. It is just one of many great backcountry locations in the area. Hope everyone is out enjoying the snow this winter!!
Kira Marchant
By the way, if you wish to be taken off of our mailing list, please e-mail us at jean@jpmountainguide.com and we will promptly remove.
Thanks!
Adventures to the Edge
http://www.jpmountainguide.com
(970) 209-3980
e-mail: jean@jpmountainguide.com
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