Patagonia 2024

Expedition members in front of Perito Moreno Glacier. From the left: Andrzej, Beata, Jacek, Piotr, Dana, Bogdan, Bożena, Magda, Holly and Mike. 

Patagonia is the region in southern Chile and Argentina, which contains, among others, three of the national parks that are considered to be among the most beautiful in the world. These are Torres del Paine in Chile, and Perito Moreno and Los Glaciers (Fitzroy) in Argentina. The region was visited in January 2024 by the ten member "expedition" of Polish Men and Women Mountaineering Club of Edmonton. The expedition members were:

• Piotr Rajski, Leader
• Mike Trzecieski, Vice-Leader
• Holly Kostecka
• Bogdan Kulik
• Beata and Andrzej Jędrych
• Bożena and Jacek Maciaszczyk (all Edmonton)
• Magdalena Klasik (Katowice, Poland)
• Dana Maciejewska (England)

Icy Allstone Ridge on New Year's Eve 2023

31 December 2023

A courageous group of the members of Polish Men and Women Mountaineering Club of Edmonton scaled Allstone Ridge in Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada, on the last day of 2023. Here is the film document of their effort involving some risky situations on the icy trail, anticommercial about ice clits, wild wolf howling with a bit of Serbian accent, and some sexy singing for the President (of the Club, myself that is) in Marylin Monroe style! 

Don't miss it!

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Salut to Vienna

A group of very attractive members of the Club bid farewell to the Old Year by attending the performance - "Salut to Vienna" - in the prestigious Winspear Centre.

From the left: Urmila, Tereska, Lucyna. Janusz, Grażyna N., Grażyna R., Elżbieta Michał, Gosia, Basia, Bożena, Andrzej, Beata, Dragan, Holly, Dusia and Piotr. Missing (as usual taking the photo): Andy (and also Sławek; perhaps I missed a few others.

The Best of 2023 Photo-Contest (12)

Grand Prix Prezesa - The Best Picture of 2023 - Najlepsze Zdjęcie Roku

Michał Trzecieski - "Hiking above the clouds"

Rationale:

I could say my heart was “swayed” by this photo that seems to have this particular message I am looking for. Though small, we humans, just through the sheer power of our legs, can “get above the clouds.” Drawn by the beauty of the mountains, we reach great heights, which is a testimony to our fighting spirit, tenacity, sense of adventure and the power to transcend the limitations of our material life. I see it all in this very allegoric picture and that is why I give it first place. (Piotr)  

A few comments: 

Magnificent view from above the clouds including Mawenzi peak, 5149 m. Emotional thriller! (Basia W) 

How fantastic is to be over the cloud. (Ania M.) 

Pokazuje ludzi, którzy  osiągnęli  tajemnicze miejsce (wygląda jak  wulkaniczna góra) i już wyżej  nic nie ma  do osiągnięcia i chmury nawet  się  im kłaniają. (Janusz)

Congratulations, Michał! You deserve it!

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The Best of 2023 Photo-Contest (11)

 Category R - "Górskie reels" - Andy Rutkowski Award - "Mountain reels"

1st Place - "Banff in November" - by ... Andy Rutkowski

Congratulations!

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The Best of 2023 Photo-Contest (10)

Category N - "Film Pełnometrażowy" - Boris Bokov Award - "Full Movie Feature"

1st Place - "Fearless Seniors on Fox Via Ferrata" - by Andy Rutkowski

Impressive footage from a drone! Congrats, Seniors, and congrats Andy! Super job! 

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The best of 2023 Photo-Contest (9)

Category L - "Video z przekrętem" - Beata i Andrzej Jędrych Award - "Video with a twist"

1st Place - "O Maryjanno!" - by Andy Rutkowski

Congratulations, Andy!

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The Best of 2023 Photo-Contest (8)

 Category I - "Pomniki przyrody" - Barbara Walter Award - "Monuments of nature"

1st Place - "I worked hard for my master last night" - by Barbara Walter

Congratulations!

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