AAC Awarded Golden Civic Foundation Grant · January 18, 2013
Accidents in North American Mountaineering has been published since 1948, and this project marks the first time it will be fully available in electronic form.
American Climber Science Program Speaker Series · January 17, 2013
The American Climber Science Program works to link scientists and climbers to help provide the knowledge necessary to preserve the alpine environment.
Find out if ACSP will be speaking in your region. To find out more about ACSP visit their media page.
Limited Edition Hueco Tanks Tee · January 16, 2013
New in the AAC Online Store, limited signature edition, first in the series Hueco Rock Tees. 10% of each shirt sold will help fund the Live Your Dream grant.
Go here to apply for the 2013 Live Your Dream Grant or here to visit our online store.
Fall 2012 Mountaineering Fellowship Grant Recipients · January 13, 2013
Zach Clanton (24), $700 from REI Challenge Fund for a new route and full traverse of Dragon’s Spine
James Gustafson (19), $700 from John Hudson Fund for an ascent up Cassin Ridge, Denali.
Sam Hennessey (23), $700 from Boyd Everett Fund for new routes on Thunder Mountain and Mt. Providence, Alaska.
David Hertel (24) $300 each from Rick Mosher Fund for exploring new routes in Chilkat Range, Alaska, and hiking and canoeing out.
Trevor Kreznar (23), $300 from Rick Mosher Fund for an ascent of Harvard Route on Huntington.
Kirill Langer (20), $300 for exploring Columbia Icefield peaks such as Mt. Andromeda and Mt. Kitchner.
Ryan Leary (25), $700 from REI Challenge Fund for exploring new routes and possible first ascents on Leaning Towers, Purcell Mountains, BC.
David Lee (19), $300 for exploring Columbia Icefield peaks such as Mt. Andromeda and Mt. Kitchner.
Miles Moser (24), $700 from REI Challenge Fund to explore North, Central, and South towers of Paine over four months.
Cade Ray (17), $150 for gaining climbing experience in RMNP, Tetons, and Banff.
Kurt Ross (21), $300 for exploring Columbia Icefield peaks such as Mt. Andromeda and Mt. Kitchner.
Committee: Yvon Chouinard, Eiichi Fukushima (Chair), James Funsten, Kestrel Hanson, Joe LaBelle, Pete Metcalf, Travis Spitzer, Geoff Tabin.
AAC to Host 2013 Hueco Rock Rodeo · January 9, 2013
The Hueco Rock Rodeo brings together climbers of all abilities for a weekend full of climbing and camaraderie in the world class bouldering destination of Hueco Tanks. The American Alpine Club is very happy to be a part of the 20th Hueco Rock Rodeo hosting the event at our newly purchased Hueco Rock Ranch.
Read the full press release or go to huecorodeo.com for more information on the event and how to attend.
AAC Regional News · January 9, 2013
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OR
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Upcoming International Events · January 8, 2013
AAC members interested in attending an international climbing meet should check out these upcoming opportunities:
BMC International Sea Cliff Climbing Meet 2013, hosted by the British Mountaineering Council
Lenin Peak Veterans Festival 2013, hosted by the Kyrgyz Alpine Club (KAC) and Union of Asian Alpine Associations (UAAA)
2013 Lyman Spitzer Cutting Edge Award Winners Announced · January 8, 2013
The 2013 grant-recipient teams will attempt lightweight, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge climbs throughout the Himalaya:
- Doug Chabot, Bruce Miller, Rusty Willis: The unattempted north face of Shispare Sar, Pakistan Karakoram
- Jesse Huey, Raphael Slawinski, Ian Welsted: First ascent of the unclimbed west face of K6 West, Pakistan Karakoram
- Chad Kellogg and David Gottlieb: Lunag Ri, the highest permitted unclimbed peak in Nepal
- Matt McCormick, Pat Goodman, Jean-Pierre Ouellet: New route on the east face of Uli Biaho Tower, Trango Valley, Pakistan
Interview: Big UP Productions · December 21, 2012
Josh Lowell, of Big UP Productions, discusses his love affair with life in the vertical, storytelling, and how to balance being a father, husband, climber, and filmmaker. Head to our blog Inclined for the interview.
AAC Hiring Marketing Manager · December 20, 2012
Love climbing, and love marketing? Work at the AAC!
We’re hiring a Marketing Manager. Please see the job description for more information, and learn how to apply.