THE FALL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL SEPT 12th 2009

FALL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
Again Join Mark Allen, Philippe Wheelock, and Seth Hobby for a Multimedia experience to celebrate the worlds undiscovered Mountains.
Host:
Mark Allen, Philippe Wheeelock, and Seth Hobby
Type:
Network:
Global
Price:
$5 MEMBERSHIP FEE
Start Time:
Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 6:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 2:00am
Location:
MAZAMA -FREESTONE INN-NORTH CASCADES HELI BARN
Street:
HY 20
City/Town:
Mazama, WA


Phone:
3603052383
Email:

Description

Seth, Philippe, and I will be hosting a party of slide shows, socializing, and music in the North Cascades Methow Valley. It's been too long since we have seen all of you so lets get together and celebrate!

Philippe and will be showing slides from the Ruth Gorge AK and Seth a section on Ice climbing in Norway.
After the show DJ Travis Smith is going to spin records until the broad day light.

This has rocked in the past and it will continue to keep rocking. Don't miss out, I always hear about it when you do. Don't cry in your beer later when you can drink with us!

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE DOOR and HOP WATER
WILL GO TOWARDS THE INDEX CLIMBING FUND.

COME OUT FOR ROCKTOBER AT RED ROCKS NV!

LINK TO SEE MORE DETAILS ON RED ROCKS CLIMBING-CLICK HERE

Chris Daymartin approaches Rainbow Mountain in Red Rock National Conservation Area through desert flora. Our early morning group make an alpine start on the classic Crimson Chrysalis III 5.8****. The route climbs the largest tower in the Right side of Mountain.


TRIP DATES: April 1-20



        This Spring, IFMGA guide Mark Allen will be guiding through his outfitters network in the Southwestern US to take advantage of North America's prime rock climbing season: October. Please join me on a trip geared to your liking in Red Rock
National Conservation Area (NCA), just out side of Las Vegas.
        With the variety of traditional cracks and sporty face climbs, Red Rocks has something to offer for every skill level, from beginner to seasoned rock climbers. This world-renowned climbing area and desert mountain environment make the perfect combo in creating a rewarding climbing trip.Plus, did I mention these are day-trips? How civilized! Days end with beer at the ale house, planning the next best outing!




Jay Allen climbing Neon Sunset 5.8*** at one of the many sport climbing areas at Red Rocks.  ~Photo Mark Allen


ABOUT THE CONSERVATION AREA

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The area is 195,819 acres and is visited by thousands of climbers each year. In marked contrast to a town focused on entertainment, bling-bling, and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers hundreds sport climbs, moderate multi-pitch rock climbs, and long Alpine routes, and treks. "Alpine Routes" you ask? Absolutely. The nature of the red rock terrain is such that it yields climbing that requires the skills of an alpine rock climber. Tall faces and towers, interesting approaches, adventure climbing, and complicated descents evoke many of the same strategies required to climb in places like Washington Pass in the North Cascades or the High Sierra in California.



Willie seconding Pitch 7 on Epinephrine. My favorite pitch of the whole climb. Steep finger crack that locks your fingers into place. The climbing was steep and fast~ Photo Mark Allen


So Come on out! Bring the family and combine it with a trip to Vegas, Stay on the strip or one of the more quiet modest ranches. Lets work out the best trip for the time you have. Drop me a line and lets do it!



TRIP DATES: April 1-20
Contact:
cell :360-305-2383
climb@markallenalpine.com

**For further reading on my adventures in Red Rocks go to my HOME and click on Rock Climbing.

SPEND NOVEMBER IN JOSHUA TREE, CA



The Quartze Monzonite rocks and the Joshua tree forests provides a unique escape from your home. There are literally hundreds of crags here like this one located in pristine desert for your climbing enjoyment.  ~Photo Mark Allen

TRIP DATES NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1st
WHY JOSHUA TREE?
November is just the tip of the J-Tree prime season. Each year many climbers from all over the world travel to Joshua Tree which has more established routes than any climbing area in North America. It could very well be the most popular climbing area in the world. What climbers experience here today is the result of several generations of climbers who have come before them. This has influenced the climbing ambiance of Joshua Tree to be a very commutative and relaxed environment. This November Mark Allen's Expeditions Northwest (ENW) will be running custom trips through local outfitters offering the most accommodating rock cragging trips in the park. 
NUTS AND BOLTS:
ENW can customize your trip to suite your groups climbing style, skills needed, and logistics required to maximize your time here.  All you need is a small carry-on or ruck sack in your car with a few basic essentials and the rest is easily provided.  Food, camping essentials, shelter, or accommodations can be arranged through my service.   
Ian McEleney send out the depths on a local favorite 5.10 hand crack~Photo Mark Allen
NEAR-BY AIRPORTS
Palm Springs Airport : 
1hr : 15min from Park Entrance: $220-300 for a round trip ticket.
ENW can arrange: 
*Food*Rentals*Accommodations *Camping Essentials*Camping*Climbing Guide*Group Equipment
Ian McEleney works out the moves on Coarse and Buggy 5.11b on Top Rope training for a clean future lead~Photo Mark Allen
So come on down and lets make your trip happen. Book your trip now for Joshua tree for the 2009 season. I'm looking forward to working with you all. 
LINK TO SEE DETAILS ON "JOSHUA TREE CLIMBING"

TRIP DATES NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1st
CONTACT 
e-mail: climb@markallenalpine.com 
phone: 360-305-2383