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July,
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| Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) has created a monthly newsletter for the greater MAS community. Our mission is to provide information that is both informative and enjoyable. Please note that your email address will never be sold or shared. If you would prefer not to receive this then please go to the bottom of this email to unsubscribe. Otherwise sit back and let yourself dream and inspire. |
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| MAS News: |
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Mountain
Adventure Seminars is
so excited! We have finally acquired a commercial special-use permit
to offer rock climbing programs at Lovers Leap, Phantom Spires and
Sugarloaf! All three sites offer
some of the best rock climbing in Northern California and
are only
about 1.5 hours east of Sacramento along the American River and Highway
50 corridor. We are very fortunate to gain this opportunity to teach
and guide in these areas, especially the since so many of the moderate
"classic" multi-pitch routes are found at Sugarloaf and
Lovers Leap! Now "The
Line", "Traveler's Buttress" and "Corrugation
Corner" to name a few- are options for your climbing adventures
with MAS!
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| MAS Special: |
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In
celebration
of our new climbing permits (see above), MAS
is offering some special programs discounts through August 31, 2003.
Spaces are limited on the Multi-Pitch Seminars so early registration
is advised.
BaseCamp Lodge Special: Room and ticket discounts are available during this year's 35th Annual Bear Valley Music Festival, July 26 - August 10, 2003. During all Sunday through Thursday performances, private rooms at BaseCamp will be discounted $5/night and a $5 discount on seats in "Center Orchestra, Rear Orchestra or Bleachers" will be made available to BaseCamp guests. Advanced reservations required. To make a reservation call 209-753-6556. This offer is not available on July 30th - "Best of Broadway Pops". |
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| MAS Guide Tip: |
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| Weather
forecasting
in the backcountry can be tricky without the modern conveniences of
computers and televisions. But a few simple observations can produce
some good information on what type of weather is heading your way.
First, Buys Ballot's Law states that in the northern hemisphere when you stand with wind blowing directly to your back, a high-pressure center will be at 90 degrees to your right and a low-pressure center will be 90 degrees to your left (remember "low is on your left"). In the southern hemisphere you need to face the wind. Next try and determine the direction of the upper-level winds. Typically the upper-level winds are found between 20,000 and 33,000 feet and are comprised of ice crystals that look like long, fibrous clouds (aka - cirrus clouds). Airplane contrails can also be used. Be patient; these clouds don't move very quickly. Once you know the direction of the upper-level winds you can compare this with the winds you are experiencing on the ground. There are 3 possible scenarios when you have your back to the surface winds. 1) Upper winds approaching from your left indicates that the conditions will start to deteriorate within just a few hours. 2) Upper winds approaching from your right signals that conditions will start to improve within the next few hours. 3) If the upper-level flow either matches or directly opposes the surface wind, chances are that the weather will not change over the next several hours. Keep in mind that local terrain features can effect local wind directions. Practice often and you will start to understand the mysterious world of weather forecasting. |
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