IDAHO ALPINE CLUB GENERAL MEETING IDAHO FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010, 7:00 PM
"CAVES AND CAVING IN TEXAS, NEW MEXICO AND MEXICO" NOTE THE NEW MEETING TIME DUE TO LIBRARY POLICY
Sam Pole, new IAC president and hiking coordinator, will share caving experiences and discuss caving in general. There may also be a story or two. In the crazy days of youth, Sam went caving (spelunking) in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico with a small group from Waco and Austin, Texas. In the late 60's through the 70's caving evolved from an amateur adventure sport into a serious scientific based interest world-wide.
Like Sam, many cavers were recruited from local universities. Initially their interest was adventure but, over time, more and more serious researchers came into the sport. Today scientific teams world-wide search for caves of all sizes; map them; study their hydrology; and search for new species unique to cave environments.
Caves are found primarily in limestone rock formations, so knowledge of the geology of an area is essential to searching for and finding caves. Caves are found in all sizes from small shelter-like holes to immense underground systems that may go on for miles and descend thousands of feet below their entrances. Caves are most frequently passage-like through which one may crawl or walk, but others may be straight pits accessed only by ropes. Come and enjoy Sam's slides of his caving experiences.
To learn more, come to the meeting and check it out.
The meeting is open to the public. All outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend. For more information contact any council member or contact Bob Tyler at 787-2601 (email programs@IdahoAlpineClub.org).
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 7 pm Thurs. Feb. 11, 2010 at the Colonial Theater
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, brought to you by the Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol, will be presented 7 pm to 10 pm Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls. The evening program presents 2 1/2 hours of adventure films plus door prizes. The films vary in length (5 to 45 minutes) featuring big mountain skiing, extreme rock climbing, water sports, adventure trekking in exotic cultures, and selected 2009 - 2010 Banff Festival award winners.
General admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The lobby opens at 6pm, general seating begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are on sale at Idaho Mountain Trading (523-6679), 474 Shoup Ave.; Scott’s Ski & Sports (232-1449), 244 N. Main, Pocatello; and the Colonial Theater Box Office (522-0471), 498 A St., credit cards accepted.
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About Us The Idaho Alpine Club is based in Idaho Falls, ID and provides opportunities for members to meet and participate together in many different non-motorized outdoor activities. These "common adventure" trips include mountain climbing, backpacking, rafting, canoeing, spelunking, hiking, bicycling, backpacking, kayaking, and trail maintenance. Through monthly programs, the club newsletter and this WWW site, members become better informed about conservation of our natural resources, in safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation, and wise use of the environment. You're invited to take a look around our site and get acquainted with us. Be sure and check out our upcoming activities and the other club information. Then stop by at our next meeting and introduce yourself! For additional information, send us an email at info@idahoalpineclub.org and we'll get right back to you.
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