Princeton. In the fall of 1948 a small group of climbers in the Princeton Outing Club felt the need of a separate mountaineering club, recognized by the other clubs as a distinct organization. Throughout the fall, on week ends, they exploited the rock of the Delaware Water Gap; and between terms a party of nine, led by Jock Lewis, drove to Mt. Washington, to gain some experience in winter mountaineering.* The Outing Club, which has been extraordinarily cooperative, encouraged and financed the trip; and the H.M.C., which has shown cordial interest, generously shared its cabin.

Having found that there was sufficient interest in Princeton, the club then drew up a constitution and was granted a charter by the university. To ensure continuity of policy, it established an advisory council with Walter Wood as head. The club is starting slowly and cautiously, because only a few men have climbed before, and plans to defer the election of officers until the 1949 climbing season is over.

Peter Brown

*The Princeton Alumni Weekly of 29 April 1949 includes in ’48 Class Notes a report of the ascent of the Grand Teton in March by Jock Lewis, his brother Ted and Paul Petzoldt: “perfect balmy spring days … no difficulties whatsoever ... a wonderful ski down the last day.”—Ed.