Scheduled Events
This month (March)
- Multi-Media Presentation: Surviving K2, The Most Dangerous Mountain in the World
Blue Ridge Section - Mar 18, 2010 - Washington, DCOn July 20, 2007 twenty five climbers set out for the summit of K2. Eighteen would reach the summit. Two would die. On a mountain where one-in-seven summiteers dies descending, it was the most successful day in K2’s epic history. Leading an international expedition and filming it for NBC TV, Chris Warner captured the mountain in all its brutality. Now he is bringing his Emmy nominated footage and tales of heroism, narcissism, and cowardice, to ...
- 2010 Red Rock Rendezvous
Mar 19, 2010 - Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NVRed 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 ...
- New England Section Dinner
New England Section - Mar 20, 2010The New England Section of the American Alpine Club cordially invites you to its
Fourteenth Annual Dinner
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Henderson House
Weston, Massachusetts
Special Guest: Glen Denny, “Yosemite in the Sixties”
Exhibit presented by Walt Hampton, "Where Awe Dwells: Journeys in The Great Ranges"
Cash Bar: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Black Tie Optional, Tickets in Advance Only
The evening will include an auction and new member introductions.A note from dinner organizers Nancy Savickas ...
- Film Event at Active Climbing
Deep South - Mar 27, 2010 - Athens, GACome join the AAC Deep South Section for an event at Active Climbing in Athens, GA. There will be FREE Terrapin beer, food, and we'll show the DVD Mountain of Storms (more information is available about the film here, at Patagonia's site).
AAC schwag will be available and there will be a quick Q & A about the club.
Details:
Saturday, March 27 at 7:30pm
Active Climbing
665 Barber Street
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 354-0038
Additional ... - AAC Wilderness First Aid Class
Southern Appalachian Section - Mar 27, 2010 - Raleigh, NCAAC Wilderness First Aid Certification Class
March 27-28, 2010
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 pleased to offer its members a unique opportunity to acquire WFA certification through a class designed for climbers, taught by a ...
April
- An Evening With Ed Webster
New England Section - Apr 8, 2010An evening with Renowned Mountaineer and Author Ed Webster – A Boston Climber’s Life CROW HILL TO SUPERCRACK TO EVEREST Where: AMC 4 Joy St Boston, MA When: Thursday, April 8th Time: 7:00 pm Tickets: $10.00 per person no advanced ticket sales, available only at the door.
- Hall Of Mountaineering Excellence Awards Gala
Front Range Section (CO) - Apr 10, 2010The American Mountaineering Museum's Hall of Mountaineering Excellence Gala and Induction Ceremony Please join us on APril 10, 2010 for a spectacular night at the American Mountaineering Center and Museum for the first annual Hall of Mountaineering Excellence awards gala, as we honor significant individuals in mountaineering's past and present. The night will include fine dining, entertainment, a program honoring the first inductees into the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence, and special guest speaker Ed Viesturs. The ...
- Film Event: The Continuum Project - Golden
Front Range Section (CO) - Apr 14, 2010Venue: American Mountaineering Center Auditorium, 710 10th St, Golden, CO Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $10 ($5 for AAC members!) Sponsored by the AAC The Continuum Project follows some of the world’s best climbing talent around the globe to document bold new routes and daring repeats on ice, rock, and in the alpine. Shot entirely in High Definition, watch as Guy Lacelle, Audrey Gariepy and Mathieu Audibert establish terrifying new ice routes in Norway and Rob Pizem and Mike Anderson crush ...
- Wilderness First Aid, & WFR Recertification - Golden
Front Range Section (CO) - Apr 16, 2010Front Range Section Wilderness First Aid & Wilderness First Responder Recertification Class If you want the "best" of a Wilderness First Responder class, with a short investment of time, WFA "bridges the gap" between those one-day First Aid classes and nine-day WFR. As a result, these three days are intensely focused into a compact experience to get the most for your time. This training also recertifies WFR grads and re-sharpens their assessment tools every three years. Sign ...
- Moore Climbing Weekend With The AAC Southern Appalachian Section
Southern Appalachian Section - Apr 17, 2010Please plan to join your hosts AAC members Jeff and Susan Hanks on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18 (2010) for the Moore Weekend with the AAC, held in their home in Oak Ridge, NC. We will have drinks, dinner and slide shows on Saturday evening, camp out in the Hanks back yard Saturday night, rise early on Sunday for a big NC country breakfast, and then head out to Moore's Wall or Pilot ...
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- Wilderness First Aid Class
Deep South - May 1, 2010 - Roswell, GADeep South Section Chair Chad Hagan is organizing a local Wilderness First Aid class with Ascent Adventure Consultants. Wilderness First Aid is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there ...
- Craggin' Classic: Chattanooga
Southern Appalachian Section - May 1, 2010The popular Craggin’ Classic climbing festival is going grassroots with smaller festivals in more locations across the U.S. The fest is coming to YOUR AREA, in Chattanooga, on May 1, 2010. Mark your calendar! The AAC, supported by event sponsor Patagonia and partnering with local climbing orgs in each area, will coordinate climbing clinics and group tours of the local crags. The cap of the day will be a rockin’ after party with live music, great ...
- Craggin' Classic: New Paltz
New York Section - May 8, 2010 - New Paltz, NYThe popular Craggin’ Classic climbing festival is going grassroots with smaller festivals in more locations across the U.S. The fest is coming to YOUR AREA, in New Paltz, NY on May 8, 2010. Mark your calendar! The AAC, supported by event sponsor Patagonia and partnering with local climbing orgs in each area, will coordinate climbing clinics and group tours of the local crags. The cap of the day will be a rockin’ after party with live ...
- 2010 New River Rendezvous
May 14, 2010 - New River Gorge, WVYou won't want to miss the New River Rendezvous's lineup for the 2010 fest: Dare to Wear Your Lycra Contest sponsored by Schoeller Freekbass will be back to funk up the dance floor sponsored by our New Sponsor: SANUK! Film maker Chuck Fryburger will premiere his new film "Core" Dead Point Mag is sponsoring a big fat Poker Game on behalf of the Access Fund Artist Jeremy Collins will collaborate with Odub to create some cool art you can buy Chris ...
- AAC Climber Exchange with the Alpine Club of Iran
Jun 24, 2010 - Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch, Jackson, WYThe AAC will host a delegation of ACI members at the Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch from June 24 to July 4, 2010. The Alpine Club of Iran plans to reciprocate in late September, 2010, by hosting a delegation of ten members of the AAC in Iran. 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 ...
- Exit Strategies Conference
Jul 30, 2010 - Golden, COWe invite top land managers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and wilderness participants from around the globe to discuss and formulate strategies for managing human waste in remote areas. The Exit Strategies conference will include general/plenary sessions, poster presentations, field-proven techniques and opportunities for focused problem solving. To create a productive setting in which participants can spark important conversations, explore innovative ideas, and develop effective solutions, the conference will be limited to 100 attendees. More information and registration ...
- Craggin' Classic: Truckee
Sierra Nevada Section (CA) - Aug 28, 2010 - Truckee, CAThe popular Craggin’ Classic climbing festival is going grassroots with smaller festivals in more locations across the U.S. The fest is coming to YOUR AREA, in Truckee, CA, on August 28, 2010. Mark your calendar! The AAC, supported by event sponsor Patagonia and partnering with local climbing orgs in each area, will coordinate climbing clinics and group tours of the local crags. The cap of the day will be a rockin’ after party with live music, ...
- International Climber's Meet 2010
Oct 4, 2010 - Yosemite, CAThe 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 watch the ICM page for forthcoming details about this year's event, how to apply to attend, and how ...