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The American Alpine Club: Providing knowledge and inspiration, conservation and advocacy, and logistical support to the climbing community.
We protect the places we climb, advocate for American climbers around the world, preserve climbing’s history and chronicle climbing achievement. The AAC’s ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting climbers dates back to 1902, when the country’s leading climbers and conservationists banded together to form the Club.
Six members of the climbing community weigh in on the value of joining the AAC.
- Translators Needed for the AAJ
The American Alpine Journal is seeking volunteer translators to help produce the 2010 edition of the world’s “journal of record” for documenting long, significant climbs. This year, we particularly need help translating stories from Russian and Slovenian. Native English speakers and experienced climbers are preferred, but any person fluent in both English and these foreign [...]
- Merced Plan Comment Period Extended
The deadline for electronic comments on Yosemite National Park’s proposed Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan has been extended until midnight on February 9. The previous deadline had been February 4, but the NPS experienced technical difficulties because of high volume, and some climbers’ comments were inadvertently rejected.
A notice at Yosemite’s Merced Plan web page [...] - AAC Members Lauded by Access Fund
Two AAC members are among the climber-activists recently honored by the Access Fund with 2009 Sharp End Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and businesses that stand out in their volunteer efforts to preserve access and the climbing environment.
Anthony Love received the 2009 Bebie Leadership Award as “America’s outstanding activist for the cause of preserving climbing [...]
AAC's 3rd Annual Benefit & Awards Dinner
When: Feb 20, 2010
Where: Inverness Hotel - Denver, CO
PLEASE JOIN US for the AAC's 3rd Annual Benefit & Awards Dinner. Online Registration is now open. See who's coming here. A full-weekend schedule of events is avail... Read More
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New AAC Trailer Released
Date: Feb 1, 2010
The AAC is excited to announce our brand new trailer to help share the message and heartbeat of the AAC with the climbing community. Many thanks to Scott Neel for creating the video, with help from climbers Alex Honnold, Beth Rodden, Conrad Anker, Dave Graham, Heidi Wirtz, Kevin Jorgeson, Lynn Hill, Naomi Guy, Pete Takeda, Phil Powers, Renan Ozturk, and Timmy O'Neill.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
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