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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.
- Youth Invited to UIAA Global Youth Summit Event in July
Participants between 16 and 30 years old are invited to participate in a mountaineering expedition in the Kazbek Gorge Mountains of Georgia. This event is part of the Global Youth Summit, a series of international summer climbing camps and other mountaineering events for young people that promote environmental efforts, peace and cooperation between countries.
This particular [...] - Yvon Chouinard on Taking the First Step in Environmental Efforts
Longtime AAC member, Patagonia founder and pioneer of Clean Climbing efforts Yvon Chouinard is the feature of a recent video made by American Express, highlighting the ways he has taken the first step to launch major conservation efforts. AmEx has partnered with TakePart to launch the Members Project, in which everyday people can take the [...]
- Mountain Fellowship Deadline Approaching
Want to climb in Alaska? Argentina? Africa? If you’re 25 or younger, the AAC’s Mountain Fellowship grants can help you attempt the climbs of your dreams. Mountain Fellowships are awarded twice each year, and the next deadline is coming up fast: April 1.
Recent Mountain Fellowship winners have climbed new routes in Chile, British Columbia, and [...]
2010 Red Rock Rendezvous
When: Mar 19, 2010
Where: Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV
Red Rock Rendezvous is the country's largest outdoor climbing festival, with clinics for ALL climbers, regardless of skill level. Beginning climbers can join the Friday UClimb event for personalized instruction in small, encouraging groups. There are also several clinics for beginning climbers throughout the weekend. Be sure to check out the gear package option - it's a really affordable way to get into climbing! Intermediate & advanced climbers find plenty of challenging clinics, in topics ranging from ... Read More
Upcoming Events
Gala Honors Inductees To Hall Of Mountaineering Excellence
Date: Mar 9, 2010
GOLDEN, CO –On April 10, 2010, the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum will host the first Hall of Mountaineering Excellence induction ceremony and gala to celebrate the achievements of some of the greatest American mountaineers—on and off the mountains. This year’s inductees include Yvon Chouinard, Robert Craig, Robert Bates, and Dr.Charles Houston, four of the most significant mountaineers of our time. Family and friends will accept the award on behalf of those that have passe —Houston ... Read More
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