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"Climbing reminds us of what people can do. It reminds us that much in life is yet to be discovered, much less conquered. It's a look at inspiration." —Anonymous
About The American Alpine Club
The American Alpine Club provides knowledge and inspiration, conservation and advocacy, and logistical support for the climbing community. The AAC advocates for American climbers domestically and around the world; provides grants and volunteer opportunities to protect and conserve the places we climb; hosts local and national climbing festivals and events; publishes two of the world’s most sought-after climbing annuals, The American Alpine Journal and Accidents in North American Mountaineering; cares for the world’s leading climbing library and country’s leading mountaineering museum; manages the Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch as part of a larger lodging network for climbers; and annually gives $80,000+ toward climbing, conservation, and research grants to adventurers who travel the world. Learn about additional programs and become a member at americanalpineclub.org. Join the AAC’s online community at facebook.com/americanalpineclub.
Mission
We provide knowledge and inspiration, conservation and advocacy, and logistical support for the climbing community.
Who We Are
Current Committees and Representatives
Executive Director Accident Status
What We Provide
2011 Member Packet (.PDF): AAC_MemberPacket_Final.pdf
Ways to Give
Partner. Unite. Support. GIVE.
Club Information
Charter and Bylaws Revised and Adopted by the Board of Directors 2009
The Annual Report details enhanced member benefits, changes in the Board of Directors, strategic plans for the club, and more.
View the 2010 Annual Report or download the file (.PDF): AAC_2011_AnnualReport.pdf
2009 Annual Report (.PDF): AAC_AnnualReport_2009.pdf