Scheduled Events
This month (September)
- AAC Climber Exchange with the Alpine Club of Iran
Sep 1, 2010 - Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch, Jackson, WYThe ACI delegation is now scheduled to join AAC hosts at the Grand Teton Climbers Ranch September 1 - 12, 2010. The AAC delegation will visit Iran in the spring of 2011. While the focus of the exchanges will be climbing, the delegations will also engage in discussion of alpine conservation issues and programs. The Iranian delegation will be made up of ACI members who represent a broad spectrum of age, gender, climbing interests ...
- Ed Webster Lecture: First Ascent Of Cathedral Ledge To The First Ascent Of K2
New England Section - Sep 4, 2010 - North Conway, NHPlease join Ed Webster for his lecture, The First Ascent of Cathedral Ledge to The First Ascent of K2: 1910 - 1954.
When: Saturday Sept. 4th at 7 PM Where: International Mountain Equipment in North Conway, NH. Tickets are $8/person at the door.
The lecture will include photos by (and of) Robert Underhill, Leland Pollock, Lincoln & Miriam O'Brien, Ken Henderson, Bill House, Paul Petzoldt, Bob Bates, Charlie Houston, & Fritz Wiessner, plus the Italian ...
- Flagstaff TRASH BASH
Front Range Section (CO) - Sep 8, 2010 - Boulder, CO (Flagstaff Mtn.)The 10th Annual Flagstaff TRASH BASH will be happening on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, and you know it will be raining booty. So mark your calendar, recruit/brainwash some friends, and head up to the Summit to pick up trash, eat dinner, drink beverages, and walk away with the goods.
The trash cleanup starts with the raffle signup around 5pm (after work), at the Flagstaff Mountain Summit. To get there, go about three miles up Flagstaff Road, ...
- Sierra Nevada Section Pinecrest Climb-In
Sierra Nevada Section (CA) - Sep 11, 2010 - Pinecrest Lake, CATHE PINECREST CLIMB-IN 2010: September 11 and 12!
A yearly event for AAC members and their guests, the Pinecrest Climb-In takes place on the Gianelli Edges -- granite crags 3,000 feet above Pinecrest Lake, California. Pinecrest itself is 30 miles east of Sonora. As in past years, we will arrange campsites for the group. Please note that the sites may be in the Pinecrest Campground or they may be in the Meadowview Campground. Meadowview is ...
- Freddie Wilkinson's One Mountain Thousand Summits
Front Range Section (CO) - Sep 13, 2010 - American Mountaineering Center. Golden, COIn the early morning hours of August 1st, 2008, more than thirty men readied in the starry darkness for their final ascent to the summit of K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Thirty-six hours later, 11 climbers would be dead. News of the K2 catastrophe rocketed through the international media. The annals of high altitude mountaineering are filled with stories of storm and slaughter – but this tragedy began in perfect weather, under bright, windless ...
- REEL ROCK Tour Premiere: Boulder, CO
Front Range Section (CO) - Sep 16, 2010 - Boulder, COThe fifth annual REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the best in climbing and adventure films to local audiences across the globe. REEL ROCK shows are spirited events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celebrate and sample the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. Prize giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundraising for non-profit organizations are always part of the party at REEL ROCK events.
This year, REEL ROCK turns five, and co-founders Sender Films and Big ...
- REEL ROCK Tour: Atlanta
Deep South - Sep 23, 2010 - Atlanta, GAHigh Country Outfitters is once again bringing the REEL ROCK Tour (the AAC is the main non-profit sponsor) to Atlanta. It is going to be held at Lefont Theaters in Sandy Springs on September 23th at 8:00pm with doors to open at 7:00pm. This year, REEL ROCK turns five, and co-founders Sender Films and Big UP Productions are celebrating by taking you on a global ride like never before. From death-defying speed link-ups of the ...
- Nor'Easter 2010
New England Section - Sep 24, 2010 - Lincoln, NHThe 2010 Nor’easter Powered by Eastern Mountain Sports is a 3 day festival of Sport, Music and Conservation located deep in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. With a unique and eclectic mix of artists on the Nor’easter Main Stage, sports for everyone from top athletes to the very beginner just looking to get your feet wet, a conservation village supporting everyone who makes outdoor recreation possible, an innovation village ...
October
- AAC Southern Appalachian Wilderness First Aid Class
Southern Appalachian Section - Oct 2, 2010American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Class When: October 2 - 3, 2010; 08:30 - 5:00. Where: Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC Are you prepared to deal with a medical emergency in a remote climbing area? Could you provide appropriate care for an injured rope mate in the event of a climbing accident? When did you last refresh your first aid skills? The AAC Southern Appalachian Section is offering its members a unique opportunity to acquire Red Cross Wilderness ...
- Sharma Unveiled
Front Range Section (CO) - Oct 2, 2010With support from Prana and Movement Climbing & Fitness, we are pleased to present Sharma Unveiled, benefiting the American Alpine Club and the Access Fund. Chris will be giving an exclusive look at his latest projects, plus there will be beer, food, and product raffles. AAC and AF members can purchase tickets at a special member price of $5 (please show your member card to receive the special rate). General admission tickets will be $10 in advance ...
- Lumpy Ridge Climbers Reunion And Trails Day
Front Range Section (CO) - Oct 3, 2010You are invited to join other climbers, first ascensionists, and lovers of Lumpy Ridge to celebrate a half century of climbing at Lumpy Ridge, Colorado. The festivities will be held the weekend of October 1st through 3rd. In celebration of over 50 years of climbing on Lumpy, please join us at any or all: Friday: Kick off party at Ed's Cantina in Estes Park at 6 pm Saturday: Free gear demos at Lumpy Ridge Parking lot starting at 8 am. Free ...
- 2010 International Climber's Meet
Oct 4, 2010The American Alpine Club (AAC) is pleased to announce the second annual International Climbers Meet (ICM) held in Yosemite, CA during the days of October 4-10, 2010. The AAC has welcomed participants from over 25 countries in the past two annual events, and we hope you will consider joining us for another successful exchange this October. Please visit the ICM page for more information about the purpose and history of the event. We are pleased to ...
- NE Section Fall BBQ
New England Section - Oct 23, 2010Details to follow! Please check beck.
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- 2nd Annual "It Ain't Over 'Til it's Over" Cragging Day
New England Section - Nov 6, 2010 - CTDetails to follow! Please check back.
- 31st New York Section Annual Dinner
New York Section - Nov 13, 2010 - New York City, NYPlease mark your calendar for the thirty-first New York Section Annual Black Tie Dinner, to be held at the Union Club NYC on November 13, 2010. Details will be added to this page, so please check back.
- AAC Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner
Cascade Section - Feb 26, 2011 - Seattle, WAPlease save the date for the 2011 Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner, to be held in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The entire AAC membership is invited to attend this annual event, and invitations will arrive by mail in early January. Keynote address: "Severing the Cord: A Conversation with Steve House and Tom Hornbein." Please make plans now to join us for this event.
- 4th Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner
Feb 26, 2011 - Seattle, WAPlease save the date for the 2011 Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner, to be held in Seattle, Washington (venue TBD) on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The entire AAC membership is invited to attend this annual event, and invitations will arrive by mail in early January. Keynote address: "Severing the Cord: A Conversation with Steve House and Tom Hornbein." Please make plans now to join us for this event.