An American Alpine Club History by William Lowell Putnam · May 31, 2012
The American Alpine Club’s Honorary President, William Lowell Putnam gave this speech at the Club’s 2011 Board Meeting in Flagstaff, Arizona. We’ve reproduced it because it’s a fantastic speech, broad in scope and incredibly rich in Club history—and mountaineering history. Read Mr. Putnam’s speech on Inclined, or check out the photo gallery that goes along with it.