Here are two big SLCA events that we hope you'll attend:
Vertical Ethiopia: Majka Burhardt slideshow
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 7pm
Rowland Hall Upper Campus
834 S Lincoln Street, Salt Lake City
In support of her new book, Vertical Ethiopia: Climbing Toward Possibility in the Horn of Africa, writer and climber Majka Burhardt is giving a slideshow at Rowland Hall on October 9 at 7pm. Come and check out this great climbing exposé of a rarely visited, often misunderstood part of the world.
The cost is $10 and proceeds go to support 10,000 Villages, SLCA and the Access Fund. There will be a raffle of gear and prizes donated by 10,000 Villages, Petzl , Scarpa and several of Majka's sponsors.
Here's a brief description of the slideshow:
"What if the very country that claims the Cradle of Humanity is also the new Mecca for climbing? What does it take to find out? In March 2007 four women traveled to northern Ethiopia to climb virgin sandstone towers in a region of the world with an international reputation limited to drought, famine, and war. Majka Burhardt's slideshow incorporates images and stories from this expedition in conjunction with the release of her book, Vertical Ethiopia: Climbing Toward Possibility in the Horn of Africa. Come enjoy an evening of splitter sandstone cracks, international kidnappings, the biggest untapped adventure playground in Africa, and an examination of what it takes to juggle fear, success, and global consciousness in the high desert of Ethiopia."
Brought to you by 10,000 Villages & Petzl .
Click here for the pdf announcement.
For more information about Majka, visit her website.
SLCA Adopt-a-Crag Day
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.
