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shaggy125 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject:

Iceaxe wrote: I keep hearing about the $15 fee to attend the ACA Chapter meetings. Is this a Wasatch Chapter fee or an ACA National fee? Or

How is the Wasatch Chapter structured? Who is running the show?

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Rich talked about some of that stuff at one of the skills get together things. You might want to ask him for clarification, but if I remember right he said that once a chapter is organized and going the $15 goes to the local chapter. The chapter can decide what they want to do with the money. Use it for covering expenses of trips, workshops, etc... He said that the San Gabriel Chapter last year hadn't spent a dime of it, so they just refunded everyone their $15.

Tom and Rick seem to be kind of taking charge of watching the noobs, teaching skills, etc... Nat Smale brought burgers and brats to one of the get togethers. Tom usually brings drinks. They had a meeting close to the end of the year and everyone who showed up was put on the head committee to get things started. I had something going on that night so I didn't make it and can't give a whole lot of info. I guess Rich wants committees set up to share the load of running the chapter, that way one person doesn't get overwhelmed and the chapter dies. Maybe post on the yahoo forum asking what's going on, or better yet come on Thursday, I'm sure they will talk about it after the canyon first aid presentation.

Eric.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7759 Location: Local Bordello

LJ wrote: I'm in! No drama, ready at moments notice, have the gear, love carrying ropes, make a mean lunch, have the beer all packed and iced.....

You had me at BEER :lol8:

:cheers:

Kyrell · Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 129 Location: Salt Lake City

I've got a trip planned in the next couple of weeks and will be hitting the slots at least once a month after that. Noobs are always welcome as long as I have an opening. PM me for upcoming trip details if you're interested. :2thumbs:

Mtnbiker · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 323

Thanks icthys for posting this, great topic!

I'll be there Thursday for sure, sounds like a good chance to meet some people.

All I know is our introduction to the slots at LWH and Ding made me think about it non stop after that trip, and about when the next trip will be! (soon)

We have harnesses from the few times we've top-roped in the gym, but other than that our climbing experience is limited.

see some of you soon, Ian

icthys · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 572 Location: Heber

Iceaxe wrote: I'm a lot more willing to take noobs if they make some type of offer.... Like will you drive, carry the ropes, bring the lunch or dinner, provide 1/2 the shuttle, pick up the motel tab, bring out of state beer, pay for the hookers....... oops.... I was just thinking that last one, didn't mean to actually type it.....

:2thumbs:

I never have a problem pulling my share and adding a little extra for those willing to help me out. For instance, the hookers are always with me anyway, there's no need to pay for them.

I don't mind driving, or pitching in for gas money. I figured I'd be carrying ropes anyway. And doesn't that nasty canyon water count as beer? why would I need to bring some?

It's funny you mention offering to trade for flyfishing trips. I was thinking of offering a "beta" swap for some of your canyons in exchange for some flyfishing dream spots. I didn't post cause I figured since I don't know what I'm doing hitting a beta canyon doesn't make much sense.

Scott P · Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 1688

I could take a few Newbies as well. We should do some easy canyons together first. Just let me know.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7759 Location: Local Bordello

A little note to the experienced canyoneers.... If you are going to adopt a noob its best to post a note on the forum for the noobs stating when you are going, where you are going and what is expected of them. Just stating "yeah, I'll take a noob" doesn't really work. You need to post an official type invite when they are welcome. I have had really good success with this method.

.....or you can use my plan B, which is I send a private invite for a specific trip to a noob who has shown past interest. Private invites usually go to those who I think will be fun or entertaining partners... OK, I'll be honest, they also go to all the really hot chicks. :2thumbs:

Mtnbiker · Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 323

wow things are shaping up nicely for us noob-tards :mrgreen:

Real-world experience is definitely worth the trade off for driving or paying for gas or whatever.. I'd be happy to do a little grunt work for first hand expertise. If we're taking our life in our hands every time we go out I am certainly not taking any chances by not being prepared. My mother would kill me if I died out there!

As for the hot chicks... well I think my wife is pretty darn hot and she is up for whatever adventure I can dream up... :2thumbs:

marc olivares · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 614 Location: sugarhouse

Iceaxe wrote: OK, I'll be honest, they also go to all the really hot chicks. :2thumbs:

Damn...that counts me out, i'm not a "chick" and i'm definately not "hot" :cry:

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7759 Location: Local Bordello

marc olivares wrote: Damn...that counts me out, i'm not a "chick" and i'm definately not "hot" :cry:

Noobs with 4x4's usually get invites before the really hot chicks. :bootyshake:

icthys · Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 572 Location: Heber

Iceaxe wrote: marc olivares wrote: Damn...that counts me out, i'm not a "chick" and i'm definately not "hot" :cry:

Noobs with 4x4's usually get invites before the really hot chicks. :bootyshake:

I've got two 4x4's, Toyota truck for more serious wheeling and an Xterra for the mild I sure as hell better not break or scratch anything wheeling. If I was inviting noobs I'd invite the hotties before 4x4's, that's outta caracter for you Ice.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7759 Location: Local Bordello

icthys wrote: If I was inviting noobs I'd invite the hotties before 4x4's, that's outta caracter for you Ice.

Ya got to actually get to the canyons to be able to do them…. Otherwise it’s just like a trip to the local stripper bar. When it’s my turn to be god I’ll correct this little problem, but until then………

Reedus · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 462

I would be more than willing to take you out and break you in to Canyoneering provided you have the cohones to back off a 100 foot drop. I would even drive and provide the equipment. The only problem I have had with taking new guys is that they have a blast right up until the time they have to harness up and back off a cliff with a buried pile of rocks as the anchor. Most of them are aghast that we trust our lives to such a rudimentary anchor. I would dare to suggest that most of the bolts that get placed in canyons are from those who are new to the sport and don't know how to construct natural anchors.
Email me sideband if you are serious
rseamons at msn dot com

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7759 Location: Local Bordello

Reedus wrote: provided you have the cohones to back off a 100 foot drop.

I must have great big brass cohones because I hear a loud clanking sound when I walk.........

.........OOPS....

....Never mind, it was just my figure 8 bouncing off a biner. :roflol:

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hesse15 · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 378 Location: slc and sardegna

Mtnbiker wrote: wow things are shaping up nicely for us noob-tards :mrgreen:

As for the hot chicks... well I think my wife is pretty darn hot and she is up for whatever adventure I can dream up... :2thumbs:
just a note
are you really sure that you want your hot wife chick alone in a canyon with beautiful scenery with the canyooners?
i will not let go her alone if I was you
you never know after being tired and tons of beer around campfire!!!
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