Summer 2007 - The Alpine Club of Canada
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world for ice climbing,” Isaac said.<br />
“Especially this winter, since Europe has<br />
virtually no ice.”<br />
As always, he added, climbing in a<br />
new area meant he had lots to learn.<br />
“Th ey talk about double Gore-Tex<br />
days,” Isaac laughed. “I showed up in my<br />
s<strong>of</strong>t shell and my underwear was soaked<br />
before we even started the route. You<br />
pretty much need a full change <strong>of</strong> clothes.<br />
I came home every day drenched.”<br />
After drying <strong>of</strong>f , Isaac was schooled<br />
in the other classic Scottish tradition<br />
– singlemalt.<br />
“It was great to try a diff erent Scotch<br />
every night. I defi nitely got an education<br />
in Scotch.”<br />
Reprinted with permission from the<br />
Rocky Mountain Outlook.<br />
<strong>2007</strong> National Volunteer Awards<br />
Congratulations to the following dedicated volunteers for their outstanding<br />
contributions to the National and/or Section levels <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Canada</strong>. Award recipient biographies can be found on the ACC website at<br />
www.<strong>Alpine</strong><strong>Club</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Canada</strong>.ca/awards/recent.html<br />
Distinguished Service Award<br />
Tom Knott, Calgary Section<br />
Robert Brusse, Vancouver Section<br />
Kevin Lohka, Unaffi liated<br />
Larry Forsyth, Toronto Section<br />
Eric Brooks Leader Award<br />
Neil Bosch, Edmonton Section<br />
Don Forest Service Award<br />
Elfrieda Bock, Ottawa Section<br />
Brenda Critchley, Calgary Section<br />
Kevin West, Calgary Section<br />
Many thanks to the Awards Committee members for their commitment to<br />
this endeavour: Paul Geddes (Chair), Tom Haslam-Jones, Dave McCormick, Rod<br />
Plasman, André Mahé and Mike Th ompson. Th e <strong>Club</strong> extends its generous thanks to<br />
Gerta Smythe for her past service to the Awards Committee.<br />
<strong>Alpine</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> ● Gazette ● SUMMER <strong>2007</strong> 21