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pettsnjam
Feb 5, 2004, 10:01 PM
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This is a form where people form iowa state can post about current climbing issues or about the whatever is going in.
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flamer
Feb 5, 2004, 10:10 PM
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Hey- welcome Iowan! As a former resident of your state, I'll invite you to the next Colorado gathering. We sure have a blast and get some(not alot mind you!) climbing in as well. In fact any Iowan's who want to come out for a colorado gathering are welcome!!
josh
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pettsnjam
Feb 5, 2004, 10:10 PM
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So who is getting pumped for the silo summit this weekend at UNI. Will Glad is going to be there.
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angelaa
Feb 5, 2004, 10:15 PM
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I am not from Iowa State, but I keep hearing about an ice climb on a silo somewhere in Iowa :shock: . . . . . anybody know anything about this :D ?
WHERE'S IT AT???
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flamer
Feb 5, 2004, 10:28 PM
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In reply to: So who is getting pumped for the silo summit this weekend at UNI. Will Glad is going to be there.
That's at UNI!!!! I grew up in CF!!! Must be the wrestling coach(Briggs?) organizing it. Wasn't he the driving force behind getting the climbing wall built there?
josh
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brianthew
Feb 5, 2004, 10:32 PM
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Hey ya'll.....I (and a small delegation from UMN-TC) am going to be at this Silo Summit thing this weekend. Who else is gonna be there?
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pettsnjam
Feb 5, 2004, 10:41 PM
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Well the climbing competition is happening this weekend (Feb 6,7) at the University of Northern Iowa. It is a red bull sponsored speed ice climbing competition. In order to have a ice climbing comp in Iowa we needed two things. #1.something tall #2. Cold weather for ice. Well #2 is a no brainer, its been super cold for a while. And as far as #1 goes, Since all of iowa is predominately flat, what is better that a tall grain silo. Put the two together and you have 60 foot ice climbing on gain silos. This competition in an invitation only comp where several midwestern universities received 4 invitations a piece to send two male and two female climbers. Then it was up to the climbers at the universities to decide who would go. I belive that 7 universities are sending climbers. I am also very exicited because Will Gadd is going to be there and I think he is having a slide show.
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pettsnjam
Feb 11, 2004, 10:03 PM
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:lol: HA HA HA That's right, one to nothin!!
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dire_wolf
Feb 17, 2006, 8:47 PM
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Does anyone have any information on who sets up the ice granaries for the competition? I am up here in South Dakota and have access to some granaries and a water source but wanted to converse with someone with experience in this....any information would be greatly appreciated, I apologize for invading your web ring here---see you at Pallisades/Blue Mound
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cliffwoman
Feb 17, 2006, 9:54 PM
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woo iowa!
an issue that all of you should get on board with: the DNR is considering restricting access at Pictured Rocks and some other places up north, which are amazing and really all we have in iowa. they'll be deciding maybe as soon as March 1, so get involved! go to www.geocities.com/eiowacc to help out...
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cliffwoman
Feb 17, 2006, 9:55 PM
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woo iowa!
an issue that all of you should get on board with: the DNR is considering restricting access at Pictured Rocks and some other places up north, which are amazing and really all we have in iowa. they'll be deciding maybe as soon as March 1, so get involved! go to www.geocities.com/eiowacc to help out...
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pettsnjam
Feb 17, 2006, 11:12 PM
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SAVE WILD IOWA!!
1. DNR Action Expected as Soon as March 1, 2006!
The future of Iowa rock climbing at risk! Our
community needs to **act immediately** to prevent the
closure of Pictured Rocks and Indian Bluffs.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is
conducting a "compatible use" assessment of rock
climbing at Pictured Rocks and Indian Bluffs "for the
purpose of helping us evaluate the pros and cons of
this activity. This evaluation will begin immediately
with the goal of having it completed within the next
three to five weeks."
In 2003, the DNR first raised the issue of "compatible
use." At that time, the EICC was told that sport
climbing would most likely not be a compatible use
with habitat preservation and hunting. Since 2003,
the DNR has done nothing on this issue, and we have no
reason to believe that they've changed their mind.
In the past, the DNR has threatened to chop bolts at
Pictured Rocks and Indian Bluffs. We believe an
adverse decision will lead to the closure and
destruction of this wonderful and unique outdoor
resource.
2. Your Action Today Can Protect Iowa Climbing!
The climbing community needs you to educate the DNR
regarding the many "pros" of climbing. Please write a
brief letter or email to Dale Garner, Bureau Chief of
the Wildlife Bureau:
Consider including the following points in your letter
or email:
A)Introduce yourself, including your experiences
climbing in Iowa, the United States and around the
world.
--Explain that the rock climbing at Pictured Rocks and
Indian Bluffs is a wonderful and unique outdoor
resource.
B)Explain the many "pros" of rock climbing
--Rock climbing is a valued and historic use of Iowa's
public lands.
--Rock climbing does not conflict with other
recreational uses or animal habitat.
--Describe any positive interactions you've had with
other outdoor users at these areas, particularly
hunters and fishermen.
--Rock climbing and other self-powered outdoor
recreation attracts younger people to the state of
Iowa.
--Rock climbing develops leadership skills.
--Rock climbing is an important part of outdoor
education in many of Iowa's schools and universities.
--Rock climbing is an important source of revenue for
small Iowa businesses that sell climbing and camping
equipment or that provide guiding services.
C) MOST IMPORTANTLY: Conclude that rock climbing at
Pictured Rocks and Indian Bluffs should be a
"compatible use."
--Iowa rock climbers are entitled to full and equal
enjoyment of the recreational opportunities,
privileges and advantages available in Iowa's great
outdoors.
--The DNR should support safe and responsible rock
climbing.
Send your letters or emails to:
Dale Garner
Wildlife Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace Building
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Email: dale.garner@dnr.state.ia.us
Fax: (515) 281-6794
3. How Can You Stay Connected To The Climbing
Community?
The EICC will be sending out periodic emails to keep
the community informed. If you would like to be added
to our mailing list, email eiowacc@yahoo.com.
Also check our webpage for additional information:
www.geocities.com/eiowacc
4. How Can You Help Get the Word Out?
We need leaders, especially in the Ames/Des Moines and
Cedar Falls, to spread the message to Iowa's broad and
diverse climbing communities.
Special thanks to the following leaders who have
already stepped up:
-Parker Parsons (parker-parsons@uiowa.edu), our liason
with the Sierra Club executive board.
-Matt Nolte ( m-nolte@cornellcollege.edu), who is
taking the lead at Cornell College
Additionally, please forward this email to all
interested parties.
Thank you for your support!
Kevin Sharkness
EICC President
kevin.eiowacc@yahoo.com
Evan Fales
EICC Vice President
Access Fund Regional Coordinator
evan-fales@uiowa.edu
Dan Bray
EICC Secretary
daniel-bray@uiowa.edu
Also checkout the IOWA STATE WEBPage
www.geocities.com/eiowacc
http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/mcc/
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