76 The Mountaineer 
Rocky Mountain The summer of 1913 was the most successful in the history 
Climbers’? Club of the Rocky Mountain Climbers’ Club, which has its head- 
quarters at the Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder, Colorado. 
There were two hundred new members from eighteen states and spirits and 
enthusiasm ran high. Many short tramps were made into the mountains near 
Boulder which accustomed the members to climbing and led up to the big trips 
of the season. Among the notable events of the summer were: All night on 
Flagstaff Mountain; Royal Arch day, when the club climbed to Royal Arch and 
returned in time to give a big Mountain Day program in the Chautauqua auditor- 
fum, and the trip to the Arapahoe Peak and glacier. The auditorium program 
was most interesting and unique. In tableaux, pantomime, and drama, it 
pictured “The evolution of mountain life.””. Ten scenes were used showing the 
development from the time of the Indians to the present time of the mountain 
climbing clubs. Twenty-six members of the club reached the summit of 
Arapahoe Peak, which is 13,520 feet above sea level. On its side lies the 
most typical glacier in the state. It covers about 200 acres, and has great, 
yawning crevasses of unknown depth, and distinct moraines. It is the source 
of Boulder’s municipal water supply. 
F. A. BOGGESS, Corresponding Secretary. 
The B.C. Moun- The present year’s climbing season with this club has been 
a very successful one. The summer camp was again held 
at Garibaldi Lake, near Mount Garibaldi, and was attended 
by thirty members. The exploratory work of previous years was continued 
with pleasing results, especially regarding the botany and geology. The club’s 
botanical section was well represented at the camp, and, aided by Mr. J. 
Davidson, provincial botanist, did excellent work, with the result that the 
knowledge of the interesting flora of the district has been greatly increased. 
Many fine specimens were obtained which will be kept for future reference. 
Prof. Burwash made an examination of the geology and found the Garibaldi 
region highly interesting. A large part of it belongs to recent volcanic times, 
perhaps to the most recent yet noted in British Columbia. Also a few interest- 
ing zoological specimens were collected. 
taineering Club 
Besides the summer camp, the usual week-end climbs amongst the moun- 
tains adjacent to Vancouver were continued and well attended, which shows 
that the interest in western mountaineering is steadily increasing. During the 
winter numerous snowshoe trips will be made in the local mountains. 
W. J. GRAY, President. 
With the On the morning of August 2d there gathered at the North 
Bank Station, Portland, Ore., about fifty persons for their 
annual excursion to scale some mountain peak. This time 
Mount Adams had been chosen as the one to conquer. Boarding the S. P. & S. 
train, our party was rapidly whirled away up along the banks of the Columbia 
river for a distance of 75 miles to White Salmon. Automobiles were in waiting 
at White Salmon to take the party inland. A bountiful luncheon was served 
about a mile from the station at the Jewitt ranch. Here a grand view of the 
Hood River Valley, Columbia river and Mount Hood to the south could be 
obtained. 
Boarding the autos again we were carried rapidly up the White Salmon 
Valley. For several miles the road led past many orchards, and the hills were 
dotted with the homes of the ranchers, then crossing the river the way led for 
Mazamas 1913 
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