The July 22 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Helga Schimkat. You’ve probably heard of rock climbing and seen some movies or video clips but perhaps you are curious about how it works and what people get out of it. Her presentation will discuss what it is that rock climbers actually do and where they do it. Helga Schimkat has been climbing for six years, from gym bouldering to traditional and sport climbing on real rock.

The June 24 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Norbert Ensslin.

The March 25 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Tanja Pietraß. In August of 2023, Olivia, Kate, Raz, and Tanja ventured for a backpack into the remote Revelation Mountains, the westernmost range within the Great Alaska Range that is home to Denali. The range is rarely visited because of the flying time necessary to get there and also because of the notoriously poor weather conditions that are prevalent in the range. The first recorded visit was only in 1967.

At the January 28 Mountaineers meeting, Jim Stein will talk about photographing the out of doors. He writes “In this talk, I will share my approach to photography and showcase a selection of my work. I’ll provide practical tips for capturing landscapes, the night sky, and weather, as well as discuss some of the equipment I rely on. I will also be available to answer any questions the audience may have.”