August 2015 - Flatirons Ski Club

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An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
www.FlatironsSkiClub.com
www.FlatironsSkiClub.com
GENERAL
MEETING
ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC
Thursday May 5, 2011
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH – FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY PARK – NOON
7:00PM
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Look ahead and check out the ski trip information for winter 2015/2016 –
Wild meeting
Animal Sanctuary
no sign ups available until October 1st general
but save the dates
Lions,
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bears,
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on
Thursday,
May 19, to the Wild Animal Sanctuary near
for your favorite trips.
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The entrance fee is a $10 tax-deductible donation, or more if you chose. Following the visit, we will have lunch at a
nearby restaurant. Two are available in Hudson on Hwy. 52, The Pepper Pod (www.pepperpod.com) and El Faro, a
Mexican place. Your choice, but we recommend The Pepper Pod because it is a large place with an extensive menu
and prices are reasonable. Our return should be between 2 and 3 p.m. Passengers are to reimburse drivers for costs
FSC and
SUMMER
THURSDAY
HIKING
of the trip. Organizers are Clyda Stafford (clyda@q.com)
Nicole deLorimier
(nicoledelorimer@gmail.com).
No
sign-up required, just show up on theEVERY
morning THURSDAY
of the 19th. 7:50 AM at Meadows Shopping Center
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warm clothing, etc. Be prepared for the changing Colorado weather. Call Sue Evans if you have any questions or have
suggestions for hikes.
President’s Message - August, 2015
Your Pres. is recuperating from a minor bladder cancer procedure
AND is visiting old haunts as well as relatives in the Chicago area. A
favorite is the Indiana Dunes. The beach pic was taken in the
Dunes. Three miles to west of this spot are the Gary steel mills and
three miles to east is a nuclear power plant.
Trust you're looking forward to another great FSC club year,. See you soon,
Herm Sievering
New ski-trip to Park City/Canyons in Jan, 2016?
At the instigation of some FSC members, Joe Golden is soliciting expressions of interest from FSC
members who might be interested in a new 3-4 night trip to Park City/Canyons UT(soon to be the largest
ski-area in U.S., surpassing Vail) in late Jan. 2016. Those of us who have any of the Vail Epic passes can
ski free there, and others can get discounts. We would carpool/drive and rent a large house nearby with
full kitchen for group meals, and costs would kept low. Please contact Joe if you are interested, we need a
min of 15-25 for the trip to happen.
FSC Book Club - New Members Welcome
Monday, August 10 at 7 pm - Maddy will lead the discussion of
“Pathfinders: A Global History of Exploration” by Felipe
Fernandez-Armesto at Claudia VanWie’s home. Note: This is a
change from the original schedule.
Monday, September 14th at 7 pm - We will discuss “The
Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline
Please contact Claudia if you have any questions
Board Members and Support Staff
President
Herman Sievering
Vice Pres.
Monica Tremblay
Secretary
Diana Vari
Treasurer
Roger Povilus
Publicity
Reed Bailey
Downhill
Louise Geil
Activities
Stew Woodward
Social Chair Elease Miller
Membership Linda Giandinoto
Newsletter
Jim Dimmick
Webmaster
Roger Briden
Mailing
Larry Rittenhouse
SS & XC
Vacant
If you like to join Flatirons Ski
Club or have any questions
about the club, please send
an email to:
membership@flatironsskiclub.com
Board Meeting
Thursday, August 20th
6:30 pm
Louise Geil’s home
TUESDAY NIGHT HIKES – August, 2015
Hikes begin at 6 pm at the designated trailhead or meeting place and provide a chance for
exercise and fun with other club members and visitors, as well as a delicious potluck dinner after
the hike. Bring your paper plate, plasticware (always bring these even if we go to someone’s
home after the hike), water bottle, and a dish to share. All hikes are approx. 2-3 miles (1 to
1-1/2hrs). In case of rain or high wind potluck may still take place at someone’s house. Contacts:
Ellie Bertram or Pat Irwin
Aug 4 – Gross Reservoir Note - 5:30 PM Start Time Monica Tremblay
Go West on Baseline Rd past Chautauqua. The road turns into Flagstaff Rd once you cross the stone bridge. Go a little less
than 9 miles where you will see a small green sign on the right that says “State Hwy 72” and a white sign on the left to “Gross
Reservoir”. Turn left at this sign onto a dirt road and turn right into the parking lot. This road is about 1.5 miles past Walker
Ranch. If you see the green 9 mile marker on the right, you've gone too far. We will hike down to and along the reservoir before
having our potluck at the picnic tables by the parking lot.
AUGUST 11 – S Mesa Trail
Brenda Hutchinson
Meet at South Mesa Trailhead parking lot off Eldorado Springs Road. Go South on Broadway, turn Rt on Eldorado Springs Rd
off 93. Go downhill about 2 miles to parking lot on the right. Potluck at trailhead picnic tables.
AUGUST 18 – Chautauqua
Frances Dahlberg
Meet at Chautauqua picnic shelter behind auditorium. Directions: Baseline West to 12th Street, turn Left (South) and proceed up
hill to shelter. We will hike the meadow and then picnic at the shelter afterwards.
AUGUST 25 – Bike/walk AnthemTrails
Stewart and Nancy Woodward
Meet at Buffalo Ridge Medical Center parking lot (no restroom available so stop in Lafayette). Directions – go East on Baseline/
CO7 for approx. 3.5 miles from US287 in Lafayette. Turn right at Lowell traffic light and the Medical Center is on the right. There
is usually a traffic jam on CO7 at 5.30 pm so come early or try a different route (Arapahoe to County Line Rd or South Boulder to
120th). Pot luck after bike/hike at Stewart and Nancy’s home, 1834 Vista Ridge. Return to Baseline and continue East to light at
Mountain View Blvd – turn left and drive 0.7 miles (one long curvy block past school and swimming pool). Turn right onto Pine
Street and 1834 is on right.
Safety Reminder: Mosquitos carry the West Nile virus in Boulder County. When out at dusk, take precautions long pants, long sleeves, DEET insect repellant on exposed skin. Be safe.
GUIDELINES FOR TUESDAY EVENING HIKES
These are social hikes for everybody to enjoy! Starting time is 6 pm at the designated trail head. All participants will sign the
Roster and the leader will take a head count. The group will wait for a maximum of 10 minutes for an expected latecomer. Hike
leader will set a time to be back for potluck meal. Group will pause after 15 minutes hiking to determine if there are slower hikers
who will then be advised to hike another 15 or 20 minutes and then return the same way to be back in time for dinner. There
should NOT be FEWER than 3 people separating from the group (if one gets hurt, one can go for help and the 3rd stay with the
injured hiker). Everyone's safety if a priority!
10th Mountain Hut Trip
Wed. Aug. 12- Fri. Aug. 14 & Tue. Aug. 18-Thur. Aug. 20
The Flatirons Ski Club always rents 2 nights in a 10th Mt.
Div. Hut during August. This year we are going back to
probably the best hut, Fowler-Hilliard above old Camp
Hale west of Vail. The cost for a hut bed and 4 meals is
$70. Both trips are full but there is a very short Waiting
List on either hut trip so your chances are good to join the
group. Stewart Woodward
Summer 2015 Wildflower Rambles
Monday, August 3 Butler Gulch Leaders: Claudia VanWie and Peter Divine One of our favorite tundra
wildflower locales. This trail is described as a “wildflower viewer’s dream” by Pamela Irwin in her book Colorado’s
Best Wildflower Hikes, Volume 1: Front Range. Up to 100 species grow there at the peak of the blooming season
– which should be close to this date. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Marshall Mesa Park & Ride – CO 93 @ Eldorado Rd.
Butler Gulch Trail is rated moderate to strenuous. The total length is 2.5 miles each way with an elevation gain of
approximately 1,200 feet. Participants can go as far as they wish. If you use hiking poles, bring them on this trip. We will be
hiking our way toward the meadow at treeline in the beginning to get to the best wildflower concentration, lunch at the old mine
site and take our time on the return for identifications and pictures. Plan on a full day event. Carpool fee $12.00.
Friday, September 25 White Rocks 2:00 – 5:00 PM Leader: Linda Paris OSMP’s Dave Sutherland will present a program
for FSC at the recently acquired White Rocks Preserve on 75th St. near Boulder Creek, including the unique biological and
geological features of this site, its preservation history, and the impacts from the 2014 flood. Participation is strictly limited
to 15 people and advance registration with Linda Paris is required to participate. E-mail Linda with your request. A
waiting list beyond the 15-person limit will be taken.
Slow-Cooker Enchiladas
Recipe from Taste of Home
Ingredients
Preparation
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/3 cup water
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 or 7 inches)
1.
In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper until
beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain.
2.
Add the next eight ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce
heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3.
Combine cheeses.
4.
In a 5-qt. slow cooker, layer about ¾ cup beef mixture,
one tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers.
5.
Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until heated
through.
Yield: 4 servings.
Submitted by Linda Paris
FALL ELK BUGLING
Join us for our annual elk bugling trip to Rocky Mountain National Park on Wednesday,
September 23 with leaders Chris and Linda Paris. We are planning to view elk and
hike on the Cub Lake and Fern Lake Trails making a loop with a hiking distance of
approximately 6 miles. There is no limit on participation numbers. A 4 PM post-watch
dinner is available for those who wish to participate at Mama Rosa’s in Estes Park. You
can view a menu for Mama Rosa’s at http://mamarosesrestaurant.com/. Please
contact Linda and Chris by Saturday, September 19 (e-mail or phone preferable) if
you are coming and to let us know if you staying for dinner, so we can make
reservations. Bring lunch/snack for midday and money to cover the cost of dinner and
carpool. Binoculars are helpful for elk watching. If you have a park pass, please bring it along for the RMNP entrance. Meet to
carpool at 3 Margaritas in Diagonal Plaza), 28th and Iris, at 9:00 AM. Carpool fee is $9.00.
FSC Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) New Participants Welcome
FSC Friday FAC meets from 4 pm until 5:30 at Rincon del Sol, 2350 Arapahoe. It is on the South Side of
Arapahoe, just west of gas station at SW corner Folsom & Arapahoe, and good parking is on the West
side. Has good Happy Hour prices and food. FSC meets in the large west-side room.
Avalanche Ranch Aspen Trip
Friday October 2nd – October 5th
Call and get on the wait list if you are interested. Things happen.
Three nights at Avalanche Ranch (http://avalancheranch.com/).
Fabulous Hot Springs
Gigantic Pot Luck and Blue Grass Jam
Contact Roger Povilus or Cathy Malone
For those already signed up, Final Payment Is Due!!!!!!!!
If/Then Musical at the DPAC Buell on October 13th at 7:30 p.m
Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee)
will reprise her critically-acclaimed performance as Elizabeth in If/Then National Tour
Launch
This “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical,” (New York Post) with
unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony
Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, follows two distinct storylines in the life of
Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in that city of
infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate,
Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories
simultaneously as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance.
Please contact Sandy Morris if you are interested.
www.denvercenter.org Group tickets (includes service fee)- $38 each (tickets are limited)
After you are confirmed, please send checks to Sandy Morris.
Tickets to be distributed at the fall picnic or FSC meeting.
There are only 6 tickets left. Thanks, Sandy
Canoe Trip
28 Flatirons members and guests enjoyed a great weekend canoeing the Colorado River near Moab and visiting the rock
formations in Arches National Park and the canyon views in Canyonlands National Park. Due to a cloud burst the night before the
rivers was running very high. The high water covered most of the beaches for rest and lunch stops but the speed of the current
reduced the normal paddling. It was another club adventure.
August 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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WF Ramble 8am
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Hike 7:50am
Eve. Hike 6pm
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Hut Trip 1
Eve. Hike 6pm
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13
Hut Trip 1
Hike 7:50am
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18
Hut Trip 2
19
Hut Trip 2
25
26
20
Hut Trip 2
Hike 7:50am
Board Mtg. 6:30
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27
Hike 7:50am
28
Eve. Hike 6pm
30
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Flatirons Ski Club
An Outdoor Multi Sports & Social Group
PO Box 6120
Boulder, CO 80306
Cub Lake Thursday Hike
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Hut Trip 1
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FAC 4 pm
Eve. Hike 6pm
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FAC 4 pm
Book Club 7pm
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FAC 4 pm
FAC 4 pm
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Membership
Picnic - 12 noon