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Upcoming Events

Join us on January 28th for 
Crux and Consequences - a discussion of common climbing injuries!


​Dr. Nicola Baker, an Emergency Medicine physician at the UofA and a local climber will review common injuries, along with their causes and treatment. With more understanding, we can reduce our risk, and rehabilitate those injuries that do occur. Hope to see you at @tucsonhop, Tuesday, January 28th at 7 PM.

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Past Events

American Alpine Climbing Guide
​Ben Luedtke

​on Tuesday, November 19, 6:30pm
Tucson Hop Shop
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Ben Luedtke is an American Alpine Climbing Guide with RMI Expeditions. Ben gave a presentation about the logistics and experiences of climbing two of Mexico's volcanoes. Mexico's central valleys are home to several of the highest summits in North America; El Pico de Orizaba (18,491'), is the third highest while its neighbor Ixtaccihuatl (17,340') ranks as number seven.
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​CASA is very excited to announce that Jim Donini, one of the most accomplished alpinists of his, or any, generation, will be presenting at our first education event of the season.

Jim’s alpine career spans more than half a century, on all seven continents, and includes some of the most iconic alpine climbs ever completed, such as
his first ascent on Torre Egger with John Bragg and Jay Wilson. His talk will feature a sampling of his most important climbs from Patagonia, Alaska and the Karakoram. These climbs are featured in the new biography about Jim, “Survival is Not Assured”, by Geoff Powter. 

Photo is Jeff Lowe on their famous, epic attempt to climb Latok 1 in 1978. They retreated from high on the wall after a 26 day climb with Jim, Jeff Lowe, George Lowe and Michael Kennedy. Latok 1 is arguably the most difficult alpine mountain in the world. ​
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​Mountaineering
Climbing Denali (Alaska)

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 
6pm
Tucson Hop Shop
Guides Jayci Ferrimani and Ben Leudtke described the planning and logistics that go into an endeavor such as climbing Denali.

Located in Alaska and
measuring at a height of 20,320 feet (6,974 meters), Denali is the highest peak on the North American continent. Denali highly sought out for climbing and completing the "Seven Summits"
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Cleaning Anchors

Mike McClarty
AMGA Assistant Rock Guide
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor

Mike has been all over the States guiding and practicing his craft. From Desert towers to New England’s multi-pitch ice routes, he has been
immersed in the community and best practices for multiple regions.

Mike has a safety first mindset which he believes promotes freedom in the hills.

This was a hands-on presentation, therefore slides are not available.
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Cory presented simple life saving interventions that non-medically trained personnel can perform to aid their injured climber partner. This included a presentation, as well as going through Cory's medical kit. He also briefly discussed the SAR response and how to best communicate your emergency to the incoming rescue entity.
Presentation slides now available!
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The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
CASA and AZWCC with Granite Mountain Guides Presented the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace at the Tucson Hop Shop was held on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30pm.
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry settings, the Principles have been adapted so that they can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your own backyard. They also apply to almost every recreational activity. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information for minimizing impacts.

Granite Mountain Guides presented the Seven Principles and led a discussion on how we, as Stewards for our climbing and hiking areas, can implement these principles in our daily life. 

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Climber taking a lead fall - CASA Education Series - Big Whips and Rodeo Clips: A toolkit for your next climbing project
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Ed Series - October 2022 - Big Wall Climbing - photo of climber on portaledge
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