http://www.americanalpineclub.org/allevents AAC, Museum and Section Events ekreis@americanalpineclub.org (Emily Kreis) choffman@americanalpineclub.org (Craig Hoffman ) en-en 60 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningwithedwebster http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningwithedwebster An evening with Renowned Mountaineer and Author Ed Webster ndash; A Boston Climberrsquo;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.... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:23:01 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventthecontinuumprojectgolden http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventthecontinuumprojectgolden Venue: 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 worldrsquo;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 c... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:30 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/hallofmountaineeringexcellenceawardsgala http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/hallofmountaineeringexcellenceawardsgala The American Mountaineering Museum#39;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#39;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... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:34:52 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventatactiveclimbing http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventatactiveclimbing Come join the AAC Deep South Section for an event at Active Climbing in Athens, GA. There will be FREE Terrapin beer, food, and we#39;ll show the DVD Mountain of Storms (more information is available about the film here, at Patagonia#39;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 contact ndash; Jay Love - AAC Ambassador 404... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:40:09 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/2010newriverrendezvous http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/2010newriverrendezvous You won#39;t want to miss the New River Rendezvous#39;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 quot;Corequot; 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... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:48:16 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/2010redrockrendezvous http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/2010redrockrendezvous Red Rock Rendezvous is the country#39;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#39;s a really affordable way to get into climbing! Intermediate advanced climbers find plenty of challenging clinics, in topi... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:17:46 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/redrockrendezvous http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/redrockrendezvous The Red Rock Rendezvous, will take place on March 20-22, 2009. If yoursquo;ve never been, come see what all the buzz is about! Enjoy a weekend of climbing, food and fun with people from all corners of the country. Learn and climb at clinics taught by some of the worldrsquo;s best climbers. Wersquo;ve got something for every climber, from the beginner to seasoned vets. Never climbed before? Our Intro to Cl... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:51:02 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacwildernessfirstaidclass http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacwildernessfirstaidclass AAC 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 climber. Enrollments in the class will ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:50:22 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/wildernessfirstaidclass http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/wildernessfirstaidclass Deep 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 ndash; 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 may be a delay in the notification of assistance, th... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:53:29 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cedarwrightandjeremycollinsathorseshoecanyonranch http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cedarwrightandjeremycollinsathorseshoecanyonranch The American Alpine Club presents The North Face athlete Cedar Wright and AAC Section Chair Jeremy Collins at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch with a slideshow and film presentation. Join us for alpine hijinks, some comic relief, and drinks. 7:30-10:30 p.m., free for members, $5 for non members. All invited! Schwag and beverages provided. Directions and address information:http://www.gohcr.com/ Facebook invite:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=271243449639ref=mf Photos courtesy of Backcountry... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:21:26 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/multimediapresentationsurvivingkthemostdangerousmountain http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/multimediapresentationsurvivingkthemostdangerousmountain On 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 K2rsquo;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 the Potomac Mountain Club. Thursday - March 18... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:21:15 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventthecontinuumproject http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/filmeventthecontinuumproject Venue: Brewvies Cinema, 677 South 200 West, SLC, Utah Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 ($8 for AAC members!) Sponsors: Arcteryx, Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, The American Alpine Club and The Access Fund The Continuum Project follows some of the worldrsquo;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... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:52:28 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacclimberexchangewiththealpineclubofiran http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacclimberexchangewiththealpineclubofiran The AAC will host a delegation of ACI members at the Grand Teton Climbers#39; 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 ACI members who represent a broad spectrum of age, gender, climbing in... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:42:00 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersmeet http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersmeet The 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#39;s event, how to apply to attend, and how to volunteer as a host climber. ... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:24:21 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/womensbackcountryskillsimprovementday http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/womensbackcountryskillsimprovementday Women#39;s Day Out! Join us for Backcountry Skills Improvement with Ski Divas and The American Alpine Club.Come improve your backcountry skiing/riding skills in a constructive fun environment with ski mountaineering guide, freeskiing champion, and Ski Divas founder Jessica Baker.Come meet your fellow backcountry divas and learn new tricks of the trade in the beautiful Teton mountain range.The course will cover decision making, snow science, ski technique, avalanche response, powder skiing, and m... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:37:11 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassicchattanooga http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassicchattanooga The popular Cragginrsquo; 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 rockinrsquo; after party with live music, great food, and climbing community at its bes... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:23:52 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassictruckee http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassictruckee The popular Cragginrsquo; 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 rockinrsquo; after party with live music, great food, and climbing community at its... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:23:27 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassicnewpaltz http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassicnewpaltz The popular Cragginrsquo; 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 rockinrsquo; after party with live music, great food, and climbing community at its be... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:22:07 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/newenglandsectiondinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/newenglandsectiondinner The 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, ldquo;Yosemite in the Sixtiesrdquo; Exhibit presented by Walt Hampton, quot;Where Awe Dwells: Journeys in The Great Rangesquot; Cash Bar: 5:30 ndash; 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. ... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:36:35 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/wildernessfirstaidwfrrecertificationgolden http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/wildernessfirstaidwfrrecertificationgolden Front Range Section Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Recertification Class If you want the quot;bestquot; of a Wilderness First Responder class, with a short investment of time, WFA quot;bridges the gapquot; 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 up ... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:08:58 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacsrdannualbenefitawardsdinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacsrdannualbenefitawardsdinner PLEASE JOIN US for the AAC#39;s 3rd Annual Benefit Awards Dinner. Online Registration is now open. See who#39;s coming here. A full-weekend schedule of events is available here. The dinner is on Saturday, February 20, 2010 and will feature keynote speaker Jim Collins, the best-selling business author. Because Jim has also been an avid rock climber for 35 years, we have the lucky opportunity to host him. His business books Built to Last, Good to Great, and How the Mighty Fall have sold millio... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:12:48 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/catskillswinterouting http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/catskillswinterouting Please join the AAC NY Section for our Catskills Winter Outing: February 26-28, 2010 Deer Mountain Inn Tannersville, NY After a challenging search, we discovered the Deer Mountain Inn located in the woods two miles north of Tannersville, NY on Route 25. It features beautiful rooms with fireplaces, an excellent restaurant, full bar, ample congregation space, peaceful quiet and very convenient proximity to Hunter, Windham and Belleayre for downhill skiing, and to Stony, Platte, and Kaaterski... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:40:36 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/waypointnamibiaslideshowwithmajkaburhardt http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/waypointnamibiaslideshowwithmajkaburhardt Can climbing give you access to understanding outside of the vertical? What if you have to go to Namibia to find out? In May, 2009, Majka Burhardt led a small team of explorers into a landscape of translucent scorpions, laser sharp granite cracks, 1.7 meter-long cobra tracks, and the Himba people--one of the last great Southern African pastoral tribes, all in the name of first ascents and cultural connection. Featuring scenes from the recently released Waypoint Namibia DVD. Where: International... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:25:50 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/chicagomountaineeringclubannualdinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/chicagomountaineeringclubannualdinner The Chicago Mountaineering Club Annual Dinner will take place on March 6, 2010, from 6-10 p.m. Highlights include fantastic dinner, cash bar, mountaineering presentation with speaker to be announced, raffle for top notch climbing gear and silent auction for more of the same, and hanging out with the CMC and other Midwest rock, ice and alpine climbers. Sixty years of tradition and cutting edge climbing. See our website for further dinner details atwww.cmcwebsite.org. Contact Keith Bielat ... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:04:50 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/michiganicefest http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/michiganicefest February 5-7, 2010 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Munising, MI Why should you go to the Michigan Ice Festival? Come to learn and develop your climbing skills, become inspired by the amazing slide shows, and to learn and reconnect with friends and fellow climbers from around the Midwest. So we hope you can take some time out of your busy schedules to come on up, climb, be inspired and most of all have fun! During Ice Fest there will be opportunities to try out the latest climbing gear... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:19:00 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mountwashingtonvalleyicefestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mountwashingtonvalleyicefestival Join us for the 17th Annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival, brought to you by International Mountain Equipment (IME), International Mountain Climbing School (IMCS), and Mammut. Three days of ice, friends, and fun in the ice climbing capital of the East: North Conway, New Hampshire. The event will feature skills clinics led by guest guides: Steve House, Freddie Wilkinson, Whit Magro, Mark Synnott, Majka Burhardt, Kevin Mahoney, Janet Bergman, Emilie Drinkwater, and Ben Gilmore. Come t... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:54:41 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualwaterfallicefestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualwaterfallicefestival Come join us for the ldquo;friendliest little ice festivalrdquo; in the Northern Rockies. An ice climbing weekend for $45.00! The weekend includes nightly entertainment, complimentary beverages from New Belgium Brewing Company, FREE on-ice climbing clinics on Saturday, the use of demo tools and swag bags for early registration. Nightly meals are provided from local restaurants and are reasonably priced. Win big in nightly raffles with amazing prizes from this yearrsquo;s generous sponsors, parti... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:09:46 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mooreclimbingweekendwiththeaacsouthernappalachiansection http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mooreclimbingweekendwiththeaacsouthernappalachiansection Please 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#39;s Wall or Pilot Mountain for a day of beautiful fall climbing. As always, plan to include spouses, significant others... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:44:44 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualourayicefestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualourayicefestival THE 2010 15th Annual OURAY ICE FESTIVAL is guaranteed to be a huge success. This year Timmy Oneil will be the host of our Saturday night auctions and Arcteryx/Petzl Superhero theme party. Yoursquo;ll also want to catch the ldquo;24 hours of Gadd.rdquo; Will is going to climb for 24 hours straight in the Ouray Ice Park as a fundraiser for the dZi foundation and to see how tough he really is. View this feat from the Ouray Ice Park ldquo;High Bridgerdquo;. Check out theslideshow lineup - Thursday... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:12:06 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/icepitfestivalanddemoweekend http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/icepitfestivalanddemoweekend Catch the AAC booth at the Ice Pit Festival Demo Weekend, January 16-17. Climb all weekend for just $10! The Ice Pit is located just west of Green Bay, WI.Check out the massive private ice park and try awesome gear fromMarmot, Osprey, Scarpa, Petzl,Sterling Rope, and Black Diamond. Theyrsquo;ll also have Kind Bars, Point 6 Socks, SOLE Footbeds, Little Hotties, Red Bull, Yaktrax,the Access Fund, slideshows, door prizes and more! For more information and release forms, click here. Great Lakes ... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:56:54 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacsunvalleydinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aacsunvalleydinner Come join us for the 2ndAAC Sun Valley Dinner at downtown Ketchumrsquo;s The Cellar from 6 ndash; 9 PM. AAC Hans Saari Grant recipient and McCall native Jamie Laidlaw will provide entertainment after a brief no host bar/dinner. This event is open to members, friends and potential members. Please RSVP Dick Dorworth at dorworth@mindspring.comno later than January 6. Laidlaw was awarded an AAC Hans Saari Memorial Fund Exploration Grant. This grant supports innovative ski mountaineering expeditio... Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:41:51 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/nysectionannualadirondackwinterouting http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/nysectionannualadirondackwinterouting January 22-24 Keene, NY One of our most popular and consistently sold-out events has been our Annual Winter Outing at Adirondack Rock and River in Keene, New York, now in its second decade. As we have done in the past, we have booked the entire facility for the exclusive use of AAC NY Section members and guests. In addition to ice climbing, there are many other winter pursuits at our doorstep including snowshoeing and both cross country and downhill skiing. Also, many feel that after a hard da... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:15:24 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/coldstreamcanyonlosttraillodgeiceclimbingweekend http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/coldstreamcanyonlosttraillodgeiceclimbingweekend Back by popular demand, the AAC Sierra Nevada Section#39;s annual ice climbing weekend is just around the corner and is now open for reservations by members and their guests. Reservations for non-members and non-member guests opens January 1, 2010. When: January 29-31, 2010 Where: Coldstream Canyon near Truckee What: Ice climbing weekend, with food, drinks and lodging at the ski/snowshoe in and out, off-the-grid, Lost Trail Lodge in Coldstream Canyon. Itinerary: Ski/snowshoe in on Frida... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:55:54 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/theeverestyears http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/theeverestyears Come join the AAC Alaska Section for our monthly slideshow event. This Tuesday, December 8, we will be showing a film: The Everest Yearsby Chris Bonnington. The Everest Years is an hour-long TV documentary based on The Everest Yearsbook, and won the Gold Medal for sports programmes (highest award) at the 1988 New York Film and TV Festival. It also won the prize for the Best Mountaineering Film, the top award in the mountaineering category, at the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which is the premi... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:17:56 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/exitstrategiesconference http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/exitstrategiesconference We 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 co... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:47:20 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sierranevadaholidaydinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sierranevadaholidaydinner AAC Treasurer Jack Tackle will present quot;Alaska Alpine Stylequot;at 7:30 on Sunday, December 6 at Spenger#39;s Fish Grotto in Berkeley. The show is part of the American Alpine Club#39;s Sierra Nevada Section Holiday Dinner. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you can join us for the dinner and show or just the show. Dinner requires an RSVP and prepayment. For the show-only option, you can pay at the door. If you attend the dinner, cocktail hour will begin at 5:00 PM followed by a buffet. Jack#... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:03:50 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstyrdthursday http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstyrdthursday Come to the Mountaineering Museum in Golden, CO (in the AMC on Washington and 10th) for $1 beers, live music and giveaways!... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:33:21 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstyrdthursday http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstyrdthursday 3RD THURSDAY of every month @ 5:30PM The Mountaineering Museum will host a happy hour with music and local brew! ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:48 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/swsectionfreeclimbingandpizza http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/swsectionfreeclimbingandpizza American Alpine Club Southwest Section Gathering Everyone is welcome! Come join members of the American Alpine Club in Southern California for some free climbing and pizza. Where: Hanger 18 4926 W. Rosecrans Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250 (310) 973-3388 What: 8 ndash; 9 pm Free Climbing, just show your AAC card 9 ndash; 10 Pizza, soft drinks and social hour 10 Possibly a short video The main reason for this event is to get the section active and off the ground. Irsquo;m hoping to f... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:35:39 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualtrashbash http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualtrashbash Free food, Free beer and a change to win some awesome shwab. 9th Annual Trash Bash Flagstaff Mountain September 9, 2009 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, take a right on the Flagstaff Summit Road and drive to the Flagstaff Summit parking lot. Look for quot;The Stone Shelterquot; to the west of the lot. After the cleanup, there'll be food and beverages followed by t... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:49:28 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/ndannualbenefitawardsdinnerwgregmortenson http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/ndannualbenefitawardsdinnerwgregmortenson Our keynote speaker for this event is GREG MORTENSON, co-author of Three Cups of Tea. The evening includes aThree Cups of Teabook signing, live and silent auctions and an awards ceremony at whichLAYTON KORwill be presented the Underhill award for lifetime achievement. CHECK OUT the LIVE AUCTION ITEMS HERE! View ourguest list Registration is now closed. Tickets start at $200. Proceeds will go to the American Alpine Club's conservation efforts and the Central Asia Institute. Greg's ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:01:11 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/alpineskillsinternationalbackcountryball http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/alpineskillsinternationalbackcountryball When: Saturday November 21, 2009, 5-10 pm Where: The Village at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Cost: $15 Info: Longtime AAC members and generous supporters Bela and Mimi Vadasz of ASI are organizing a party to kick off another ski season, Tahoe style, with a Backcountry Ball. The evening will also celebrate the openingof ASI's Backcountry Adventure Center, a partnership with Sugar Bowl to turn more skiers on to backcountry skiing. Come and see old friends, get psyched for the ski season, and enjoy... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:03:26 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/rockclimbingaroundtheworldpresentedbysonnietrotter http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/rockclimbingaroundtheworldpresentedbysonnietrotter Rock Climbing Around the World presented by Sonnie Trotter Neptune Mountaineering Boulder, CO $10 at the door and includes Neptune Coupon A multi-media presentation by Sonnie Trotter. The 29-year-old Canadian has been climbing for 13 years, he's managed climbs up to 5.14d, and 5.14b trad, but he's happiest hiking around the Squamish Valley looking for new crags and establishing new routes, no matter the grade. In 2003, after climbing for 6 years, Sonnie took a trip to Yosemite where he fell in ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:48:27 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourkansascity http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourkansascity Hosted by The North Face and the AAC, the REEL ROCK Film Tour is coming to the Kansas City North Face Store on November 20, 2009. The show starts at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there! The North Face Store 312 W. 47th St. Kansas City, Mo. 64112... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:30:04 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/universityofgeorgiasboulderbash http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/universityofgeorgiasboulderbash The University of Georgia's Ramsey Climbing Wall is hosting its annual Boulder Bash on Sunday, November 8. As always, it's going to be a blast and proceeds are going to the Access Fund. The competition will be in the ever-popular quot;sessionquot; format, with two-hour blocks of time for beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. The prizes are looking great this year, thanks to a few awesome organizations coming together for a great cause. So come out, climb some problems, meet some peop... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:39:18 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourfall http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourfall Join us as the 2009 REEL ROCK Film Tour hits Atlanta. 7:00pm at Lefont Theater 5920 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328 Lower level of the Parkside Shopping Plaza. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance at High Country Outfitters. All proceeds go to the SCC. Brought to you in Atlanta by Subaru, Escalade Rock Climbing Gym, High Country Outfitters and Adrenaline Climbing. Hope to see you there!... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:02:51 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/seanswarnercancerclimbermarmotspeakerserieshostedbytheam http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/seanswarnercancerclimbermarmotspeakerserieshostedbytheam Two-Time Cancer Survivor Sean Swarner Shares His Remarkable Story of Climbing the Worldrsquo;s Seven Summits.Sean Swarner is living proof of triumph against all odds. At age 13, then age 15, he was diagnosed with cancer and given only weeks to live. Both times he beat the disease and nearly 15 years later he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest with only one fully-functioning lung.Since then he has completed the Seven Summits, reaching the highest point on each continent, as part of an ongoing... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:31:18 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mountainfilmontour http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/mountainfilmontour Two distinct evenings of films and special guest speakers. OCTOBER 23, 2009 | 7:00 PM This two part series begins on Friday with a Mountaineering Symposium with featured guests Peter Whittaker, Dave Hahn, Chad Peele Seth Waterfall and a special guest introduction by Jim Whittaker who, in 1963, became the first American to summit Mt. Everest. Punctuated with short films from the annual Mountainfilm in Telluride festival, these climbers will address Mountaineering Ethics in an open panel form... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:30:26 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/michiganicefest http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/michiganicefest Come and join the fun at this years Ice Fest. Demos instruction,and slide shows will all be taking place at the event. For more info,http://www.downwindsports.com/ice_fest.html.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/theannualkeenei http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/theannualkeenei Come with the whole family to see ice carvings, build a snowman at Snowman Central, watch snowboarders on the railjam, participate in the snowball throwing contest, enjoy hot chocolate and food, and take a horse-drawn wagon ridee! ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/lovelandcosmicr http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/lovelandcosmicr Location: Loveland, CO Start Date: Mar 7 2009. For more information: http://www.ussma.org/cosmic... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sanjuansrando http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sanjuansrando The San Juans Rando event is hosted by Pine Needle Mountaineering in Durango and the American Alpine Club. For more information: http://www.ussma.org/race/cosmic/2009-04-18/san-juans-rando... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningwithpe http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningwithpe Join famed climber and author Pete Takeda for a discussion of his latest book,An Eye at the Top of the World. According to Takeda,An Eyeis quot;a blend of Cold War history, environmental mystery and outdoor adventure, unfolding with a real-life Eiger Sanction-esque back-story.quot; This is a true story of one of the most outlandish CIA operations ever, in which a plutonium-powered surveillance device - intended to spy on Communist China - was lost high in the Himalaya, in the headwaters of the... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualwaterfa http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualwaterfa The South Fork ice climbing is like NO other ice in the Northern Rockies. The Valley has literally hundreds of frozen waterfalls each year. Many climbers visit the Valley season after season and still haven't climbed many of the waterfalls here. Climbers leave here experiencing one of the largest concentrations of frozen waterfalls they have seen and climbed in the lower 48, returning home to tell others about this beautiful area, which is increasing the interest here on the South Fork each sea... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/accidentsinoutd http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/accidentsinoutd Don't miss this chance to learn from the man who has analyzed mishaps in mountaineering and outdoor pursuits for over thirty years. Jed will share how to think about ways to prevent life-threatening or disabling injuries through a matrix designed for outdoor trip leaders. Participants will hear some classic case studies and participate in discussion on systems for avoiding accidents. Jed Williamsonis the former President of Sterling College (VT); practitioner and consultant in education and ou... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bigwallratswildlocalskierspaddlerstopfemaleclimbersa http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bigwallratswildlocalskierspaddlerstopfemaleclimbersa Big-Wall Rats, Wild Local Skiers, Paddlers, Top Female Climbers and Films Illuminate the 12th Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, February 20-28, 2009Vancouver - Mark your calendars! An incredible mix of local and international world class climbers, skiers, paddlers and outdoor activists will come together at this year's Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF), February 20-28, 2009. The showcase promises to thrill audiences with live stories and films of adventure from... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/annualmeetingan http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/annualmeetingan Outdoor Activities If you're interested in getting out for some guided mountaineering, skiing, or ice-climbing, consider working with our professional partners at Colorado Mountain School. If it's too cold outside for you, there's always world-class indoor climbing and courses available at the Boulder Rock Club. For do-it-yourself-ers, there's local ice climbing inClear Creek Canyon, and plenty to do in Rocky Mountain National Park. You never know in Colorado--it could be warm enough in Fe... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bradfordwashburnmountaineeringmuseumpresentsepic http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bradfordwashburnmountaineeringmuseumpresentsepic On June 8, 1924, George Mallory Andrew Irvine disappeared into the mists high on Everest, spawning one of the greatest mysteries of Everest history. Cinematographer John Noel filmed much of the expedition, and compiled it into the Epic of Everest. Join us at the Museum on Wednesday, March 4th at 7pm, to see this rare and famous film, with an introduction by museum director Jake Norton, who helped discover the remains of Mallory in 1999... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/annualdinnerliv http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/annualdinnerliv We're looking forward to sharing the evening with everyone at this year's Annual Benefit Dinner! At the event, we'll be hosting both a silent and live auction. CLICK HERE to check out some of this year's live auction items! ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cascadesectiona http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cascadesectiona The Cascade Section of the American Alpine Club will be having its annual dinner again this year at the Weatherman's Room of the Red Hook Brewery in Woodinville, WA on Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 6:00-9:00PM. The cost for the complete evening including dinner, presentations and door raffles is $37.00 for AAC members and $45.00 for non-members.Advance registration is required (see below) and must be received no later than Thursday, March 12, 2009. Sorry, no cash at the door.A cash bar will... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/goldenpremiereo http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/goldenpremiereo In 1976, Indian Creek was a little-known, dried-up, ancient riverbed in southeastern Utah. But in that year the impossible became the possible: Earl Wiggins climbed Supercrack, a 300-foot vertical sandstone fracture from the ground up. Indian Creek is now considered one of the finest international climbing destinations in the world.Luxury Liner is the story of a bold man behind an unthinkable idea. It pairs historical footage of the first ascent of Supercrack with recent interviews that re... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualnewengl http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thannualnewengl The American Alpine Club's New England Section Thirteenth Annual Dinner Saturday, March 21st, 2009 Henderson House Weston, MA Special Guest: Steve Arsenault, quot;From Cathedral Ledge to Wind River Rangequot; Alpine Impressions: Paul Dale, quot;The Romance of the Mountains Before Photographyquot; Cash Bar: 5:30-7pm Dinner: 7pm Sharp Black Tie For more information please contact Nancy Savickas at,nancy.savickas@fmr.com... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/pinnaclesrockpilerondezvous http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/pinnaclesrockpilerondezvous JOIN US at the 2nd Annual PINNACLES ROCKPILE RONDEZVOUS (hosted by the NPS) April 4th at the Eastside Parking / Picnic area. Displays of historic climbing gear, SAR equipment and an opportunity for kids to try climbing are planned. Local business partners, diplomats from climbing organizations and NPS Staff will be on hand to share info about low impact climbing techniques, route beta, climbing history and raptor monitoring rehabilitation. For more information:http://www.nps.gov/pinn/parkmgmt/r... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/antarcticretros http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/antarcticretros On April 1, 2009, John Evans and Conrad Anker will join us as part of the BWAMM Speakers Series at the American Mountaineering Museum to share stories of then and now from the great mountains of Antarctica. At the same time, we will proudly display for the first time the original Alaskan flag unfurled by Bill Long 43 years ago atop Vinson! Since we expect a large turnout for this great event, it will be held in Foss Auditorium at the American Mountaineering Center at 7pm. As with all the... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/postcardsfromkathmandu http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/postcardsfromkathmandu In the 1960's, Fritz Selby, a long time NY Section Member, was sent to Nepal as an adviser to the Ministry of Industry. He lived there for 3 years, and along with 9 trips there over the years, observed Nepal undergoing profound changes including the birth of a trekking industry and, most recently, a revolution that toppled the monarchy. The talk displays photos of Nepal dating from the 1960's to the present day. Autographed copies of Fritz' book with the same title as the show will be availa... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/smithrockspring http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/smithrockspring Spring is coming to Smith Rock and it is time to do it again! Please help be a part of the 17th Annual Smith Rock quot;Spring Thingquot; volunteer day. This one-day event focuses on restoration projects to protect and enhance public lands in and around Smith Rock State Park. Projects include: erosion control, trail improvement, grass and tree planting, trash cleanup, climbing route cleaning, chalk removal. At the end of the day we provide our volunteers with a full dinner, slide show, and a ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/peakexperiencei http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/peakexperiencei June 13-14 7:00 PM-10:00 AM Rubin Museum of Art 17th Street and 7th Avenue On Saturday June 13, forty kids aged 9-12, will attempt a simulated climb and sleepover of Everest, accompanied by AAC mountain guides, as they ascend the Rubin Museum's signature six story staircase. As a team they will work together and confront the dangers of quot;snowquot;, quot;icequot; and quot;rocksquot; that threaten to avalanche. Registration is $175 per child at 212-620-5000.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/museumspeakerse http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/museumspeakerse The Mountaineering Museum features a speaker series /community event the first Wednesday of each month. The Mountaineering Museum will stay open until 6:30PM and is included in your admission to the event. The program will start at 7:00PM up in Foss Auditorium. We encourage you to arrive and visit the museum prior to the program.$3 for CMC/AAC Members Students, $5 for non-members, kids 10 and under and Friends of the Museum and AAC Library Members get in free!On May 6th we will be screening a c... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/grandtetonsclimbersweek http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/grandtetonsclimbersweek Join us at the Grand Teton Climbers Ranch. Food, fun and frivolity are on the menu for the week's activities. Spend the days climbing in one of North America's historic, world class climbing areas and the evenings relaxing at the ranch with a cold one while you share your stories from both past and present. Monday, June 15 - Kick off Party sponsored by Mountain Khaki and Brittany Griffith slideshow on her recent trip to Mali, Africa. Tuesday, June 16 - Kids At The Crag Day and Kids In The Ki... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/americanalpineclubwildernessfirstaidcourse http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/americanalpineclubwildernessfirstaidcourse Wilderness First Aid is a basic class in back country emergency response. The 16 hour course, delivered by Ascent Adventure Consultants, will be tailored by the instructor, AAC member Danny McCracken, to the specifics of the remote climbing environment - far from EMS services. Ascent Adventure Consultants is a Red Cross Authorized Provider of wilderness first aid instruction. Successful completion of the course results in three year certification. The class will cover assessment and urgent firs... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/picturesfromspacetakenfromthecameraofthelatebradfordwash http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/picturesfromspacetakenfromthecameraofthelatebradfordwash Join us during the evening of September 30 at the American Mountaineering Center to see the last pictures ever taken from Bradford Washburnrsquo;s cameramdash;from outer space no less. NASA Astronaut John Grunsfeld, a long-time member of the American Alpine Club, brought the camera on his recent mission to repair the Hubble. On September 30 John will return the camera for all to see, talk about the mission, and unveil the photosmdash;which for a limited time will be displayed in the museum along... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersmeet http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersmeet The American Alpine Club (AAC) is pleased to announce the second annual International Climbers Meet (ICM) held in Indian Creek, Utah during the days of October 1-12, 2009. The AAC was thrilled to have 23 countries participate last year and we hope that you will consider joining us again for yet another successful event. For more information please go to: http://www.americanalpineclub.org/pt/internationalclimbersmeet... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/tevamountaingames http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/tevamountaingames The Vail Valley Foundation is proud to announce that the 8th annual Teva Mountain Games, the nation's premiere outdoor adventure event, will take place June 4 - 7, 2009 in Vail, Colorado. In addition to our amateur climbing competitions, the IFSC Bouldering World Cup will be hosted once again at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games! The Foundation also announced the addition of a new half marathon within the mountain running portion of the games.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmmakingcompetition http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmmakingcompetition The 2009 REEL ROCK Film Tour, presented by Sender Films and Big UP Productions is now accepting submissions for the 2009 REEL ROCK FILMMAKING COMPETITION. If you have a camera, computer, and a fresh idea, one of the short REEL ROCK '09 films could be yours! Building on the popularity of the 2008 filmmaking competition - in which tens of thousands of people voted for their favorite Humor/Spoof and Action/Adventure films - the 2009 competition has expanded with new rules and new prizes. Winni... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/womensrockweekend http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/womensrockweekend Women of New England,get ready to rock! All details can be found on http://www.ime-usa.com/imcs/rock_climbing_womens_rock.htmlJoin the NE Chapter's number one ambassador Sarah Garlick and myself for some Apres Climbing fun on Saturday June 27th upstairs at IME 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM It's free open to the public! Sponsored by AAC Corporate Partner,Mammut... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thesearchfund http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thesearchfund Tuesday, June 16th at The Spot Bouldering Gym Spot climbing access with your donation to from 5:00pm-8:00pm Come check out the variety of auction items Mountain Hardwear, Trango, Patagonia, AAC, Jeremy Collins, and many more... Avery Brewing will be providing us with some tasty beverages and we're working on some good entertainment to bring the night together. Also some beats ... word! For more information on the fundraiser please go to: http://thespotgym.com/adventurefilm.html ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/comemixandminglewiththeaacbod http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/comemixandminglewiththeaacbod Join us from 6-8pm on Saturday, June 6th, at the American Mountaineering Center, for snacks,drinks, andconversation The AAC is proud to have such an active and engaged board and we would love to have you come mix and mingle with our new President, Steve Swenson, along with board members like Jack Tackle and Eric Simonson, plus many others No RSVP Necessary It's free open to the public! We hope to see you there.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/memorialserviceforfallenclimbers http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/memorialserviceforfallenclimbers A memorial service celebrating the lives of Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, and Wade Johnson will be held this Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Boulder Theater (2032 14th Street), in Boulder, CO. Doors open at 1:00PM, service starts at 2:00 and will last until about 3:30.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersfestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/internationalclimbersfestival The festival is a non-profit and is connected to three local Lander climbing initiatives: the Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship, the Todd Skinner Foundation and BARF (the local Bolt and Anchor Replacement Fund).2009 highlights include:SLIDESHOWS FILMS: Superstar climber, Joe Kinder, will be giving the featured Friday night slideshow dubbed quot;One Year Pastquot; and running a quot;redpointing tacticsquot; clinic up at Wild Iris. The Telluride Mountainfilm film festival returns showing more of ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/communitynightwithjustensjong http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/communitynightwithjustensjong The Magic Show - Justen SjongJuly 15, 7 pmIn 2008, Tommy Caldwell and Justen Sjong completed the first ascent of El Cap's Magic Mushroom (VI 5.14a) considered to be the hardest big wall free route in the world. This slideshow is a behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred account of the Caldwell-Sjong ascent and a glimpse into how a hard free climb gets done on the big stone. By Justen Sjong.( FFA Tommy Caldwell, Justen Sjong 2008, Cory Rich, Photography)Come by early to hang out with the Community. T... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/atoasttothegodfatherofice http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/atoasttothegodfatherofice The American Alpine Board has voted to approve Honorary Membership in the American Alpine Club to Jeff Lowe. We want to celebrate.Please join us for a private event to honor Jeff Lowe, Climber Extraordinaire. A commemoration of the award will be presented to Jeff at this event. Bring: your favorite Jeff Lowe stories, swimsuits (if you want to swim), tennis racquets (if you want to play), some thing to share (food or drink) Please RSVP so we know you are coming! devakiananda@mac.com 4pm Dan... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstythursdayatthemountaineeringmuseum http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirstythursdayatthemountaineeringmuseum $1 Beer! Join us for great music by Atomic Prado and drinks in the museum! Phone: 3039962755 Email: info@mountaineeringmuseum.org ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bestoftaosfilmfestivalmuseumspeakerseries http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bestoftaosfilmfestivalmuseumspeakerseries Tickets available at REI and Museum Base Camp Adventure Gift Shop Member discounts do not apply. All proceeds benefit Colorado Cancer Foundation and Mountaineering Museum $15 Doors 6:00PM Show 6:45PM ndash; Benefits Colorado Cancer Foundation and American Mountaineering Museum. Join us for a night of the Best of Taos Mountain Film Festival! Showing 8 films of adventure, culture and wildlife of the world's remote regions. Films include, Aconcagua Speed Riding, Daily Strips, Handcut, Portra... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sybillehechtelwillpresentonherbookfunclimbscoloradobestf http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/sybillehechtelwillpresentonherbookfunclimbscoloradobestf As a part of the Museum sPEAKer Series, come join us on September 2nd. $3 CMC/AAC members, $5 non-members, Free to Friends of the Museum/AAC Library. Museum Reception @ 5:30PM; Program at 7:00PM... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bradfordwashburnphotographsfromthefavorites http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bradfordwashburnphotographsfromthefavorites A selection of Bradford Washburn's photographic prints from his collection of personal favorites will open at the American Mountaineering Museum on June 8th. The show is scheduled to run through October 26th, 2009. There will be two rounds of 18-20 prints hung in the museum. The first round (June to mid-August) will be a selection of Denali and Alaska-focused prints selected by Gene, Ken and Laura Karstens, the family of Harry Karstens, the namesake of Karstens' Ridge from the first ascent of... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/docuwestfilmfestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/docuwestfilmfestival The First AnnualDocuWest Film FestivalHosted by Foothills Art CenterinGolden, ColoradoThursday, August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2009Showing Life As It Is Tickets Available at Base Camp Adventure Gift Shop For more information go to: http://docuwestfest.com/ ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/hoursofhorseshoehell http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/hoursofhorseshoehell 2009 marks the fourth annual 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell. This yearrsquo;s weekend of fun will kick off on September 25-27th, 2009, and promises to be the biggest and best yet. Hell is an endurance style climbing competition held at the ever popular Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper, Arkansas. Teams of two partner up and take to the steep, gritty sandstone to endure what can only be explained as severe fatigue, dehydration, bloody fingertips and an unforgettable climbing experience. These teams ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/craigluebbensmemorialservice http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/craigluebbensmemorialservice Memorial and Celebration of Craig Luebbenrsquo;s Life Memorial Service (Reserved for Family and Friends of the Luebbens) To be held in the Foss Auditorium of the American Mountaineering Center Service begins @ 4:00 PM (doors will be open @ 3:00 PM) Seating is limited, so please register for the Memorial Service here. Please bring your confirmation email for the service. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thecentralparkparadoxbringinglessonsfromthenorthpoletoth http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thecentralparkparadoxbringinglessonsfromthenorthpoletoth Wednesday August 26, 20096:00 PMThe Central Park Paradox: Bringing Lessons from the North Pole to the North MeadowAt the Arsenal GalleryCentral Park64th Street and Fifth AvenueWith Richard WieseNY Section Member and Author of quot;Born To Explorequot; Richard Wiese's experiences as a world class explorer and scientist has taken him to the highest, lowest, hottest and coldest places on earth where he has learned to survive in the extremes. In his lecture he will talk about how he applies his... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/moondanceatthecityofrocks http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/moondanceatthecityofrocks The Northern Rockies Section of the American Alpine Club is hosting the Moondance at the City of Rocks in Idaho on the evening of 3 October, 2009. Wersquo;ll be located at the Upper Breadloaves group site which has space for up to 25 people to camp. Come out, enjoy some great climbing at the City of Rocks and/or Castle Rocks, howl at the moon, swap some lies, and enjoy a burger (provided). Please RSVP (beadysee@yahoo.com) and BYOB (and maybe a side dish to share). Hope to see you there! Note: t... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/luxurylinerthefirstascentofsupercrack http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/luxurylinerthefirstascentofsupercrack Saturday, August 15, 2009 LUXURY LINER: The First Ascent of SUPERCRACKThe Center for the Arts, Crestted ButteTickets: $15 at the Door When: 7pmJoin filmmaker and climber, Chris Alstrin, for a viewing and discussion of his new film, 'Luxury Liner: The First Ascent of Supercrack' on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 7:00 PM, at The Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15, at the door... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/ourayrotaryparkclimbingday http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/ourayrotaryparkclimbingday A getting to know each other barbeque hosted by JimDonini and Chris Blatter. Festivities start at 12pm. Barbeque, beer, top ropes (all grades) and plenty of tall tales. I will show slides of climbing in Patagonia in the evening. Camping arrangements being made... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/nationalvolunteerdayforpubliclands http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/nationalvolunteerdayforpubliclands This is National Volunteer Day for Public Lands. We will, in conjunction with the BLM, work on projects to enhance one of the World's premier climbing venues.Sunday, Enjoy some climbing at the Creek with other AAC members. I will be giving a free crack climbing clinic. Learn techniques that will take the mystery out of the arcane art of climbing splitter cracks.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bishopfallhighball http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bishopfallhighball The AAC Sierra Nevada Section's annual Fall Highball will take place in Bishop, CA on November 7-8. Come join us for an Adopt-a-Crag in the Buttermilks, slideshows and parties at night in Bishop, and Climber Coffee the next morning. Details are on the accompanying PDF, but here are the basics: Nov 7: 9am-1pm Adopt-a-Crag. Meet at Peabody Boulders (6.6 miles up Buttermilks Rd). Nov 7: 6:30pm Fall Highball Slideshow and Party. Doug Robinson will present a show on decades of adventure in the Sie... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassic http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/cragginclassic Pre Registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome at the event. There will be plenty of spaces available. You've been hearing rumblings about this for the last couple of months. We're psyched to unveil the packed schedule of events. The American Alpine Club, with the help of the SLCA, are planning a full weekend of climbing and good times. Plan on spending the days climbing and hanging out in the Wasatch with old and new friends. Camping is part of the deal (we've reservedgroupsites atSpr... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/heraclimblifeutah http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/heraclimblifeutah The 8th Annual HERA Women's Cancer Foundation Climb4Life hosted by Utah-based Black Diamond will be held September 17-20 in Salt Lake City. The event, part of a national series that raises money for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives, roped in more than $100,000 last year! Join HERA as we bring together men, women and teens to climb for a cure, whether you are a newcomer or old pro.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/rocktoberfest http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/rocktoberfest The RRGCC will be celebrating its 9th Annual Rocktoberfest fundraiser event in Slade, Kentucky on October 9, 10, 11, 2009 with all proceeds benefitting the Coalition's purchase of the 700 acre + Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve. This event will again feature the Reel Rock Film Tour local premier, climbing competitions, vendor booths, silent auction, music, food, and clinics taught by professional climbing athletes. Be the first to receive updates and registration info by signing up for ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/lumpyridgetrailday http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/lumpyridgetrailday For the 9th consecutive year the Front Range Section of the American Alpine Club will be hosting a trail improvement day at Lumpy Ridge in Estes Park, Colorado. This project is in conjunction with the Access Fund lsquo;Adopt-A-Cragrsquo; program and the National Park Service (NPS). Volunteers will meet at 7:30am at the Estes Park Town Hall parking lot on MacGregor Ave (downtown next to the police dept. and behind the library) where coffee and donuts will be provided. NPS staff will supply tools... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/americanalpineclubandhighcountrypresentdrkennethkamlerev http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/americanalpineclubandhighcountrypresentdrkennethkamlerev Thursday October 1st at 7pm @ High Country Outfitters, Dr. Ken Kamler Everest veteran and member of the Explorer’s Club is going to be giving a slideshow presentation about his activity in the 1996 Everest disaster. This should be a great event for the AAC and other Atlanta area climbing groups. There will be a silent auction, food, drinks, and lots of fun. All proceeds to benefit the American Alpine Club... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/celebrateeldoaacandacebookreleaseparty http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/celebrateeldoaacandacebookreleaseparty ACE proudly joins Sharp End Publishing to bring you the latest climbing guide for Eldorado Canyon State Park. This full color, 450 plus page guide is available electronically, NOW. Pre-pay for the electronic and hard copy book and Sharp End will donate a portion of each sale to ACE for trail maintenance and fixed gear replacement.Please join ACE and author Steve Levin for a slide show and book signing party at the American Mountain Center, Golden CO on October 26 at 7 PM.Climb Locally!... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/beyondthemountainbooksigningsinboulderforstevehousenewbo http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/beyondthemountainbooksigningsinboulderforstevehousenewbo September 3rd The Boulder Book Store 7:30 pm ndash; reading and signing with slide show 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO September 4th The Patagonia Retail Store 7:30 pm ndash; reading and signing with slide show 1212 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 22,000 feet on the Rupal Face, Nanga Parbat, Pakistan: August 15, 2004. I take a deep breath and push the honed edge of the knife against the rope. It doesn't cut. I whetted the edge for just this reason. Frustrated, I look at the small knife in the... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/flatironstraildays http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/flatironstraildays September 26, 2009 The Flatirons Climbing Councilrsquo;s annual trail project is happening on Saturday, September 26. We will meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Station at 8am. This is a great opportunity to come out, meet like-minded climbers and runners, and work on the trails that make our open spaces usable and fun. This yearrsquo;s project will focus on the upper portion of the Third Flatiron trail. Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is providing all tools, materials, and expertise, and we ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/yetinightthemuseum http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/yetinightthemuseum Join us for the first annual YETI night in the Museum! This is a fun event for YETIs of all ages and includes storytelling for the little YETIs and $1 drinks and live music for the over 21 YETIs! Come get your YETI on, dress up for the costume contest, and win prizes! Children and adult Yeti storytelling! See a Yeti footprint! Bring a children's book for the Magic Yeti children's Library in Nepal!After you get your YETI on at the museum, join us at Sherpa's (15th and Washington) for buy o... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/newenglandannualfallbbq http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/newenglandannualfallbbq Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24, 2009It's time for our annual Fall BBQ in North Conway, NHAs always it's BYOB and a grille item. The club will provide the grille, and side salads. Where:Henry Barber has graciously offered us the use of his house: 7 Green Drive, Hales Location, NH 038960 When: Saturday October 24,th 5Pm till .....?Feel free to bring some slides to share!... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirtiethannualnewyorksectionblacktiedinner http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/thirtiethannualnewyorksectionblacktiedinner Saturday, November 14, 2009New York City30th Annual New York Section Black Tie DinnerSpecial Guest: Stephen Venables High and Wild: First Ascents on Three ContinentsTickets by advance reservation only.For information onticket availability contactphiliperard@nysalpineclub.org ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/fifthannualadventurefilmfestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/fifthannualadventurefilmfestival The Adventure Film Festival in Boulder is an international forum for the best and most inspiring independent films of the year. The over 30 films featured in the Festival encompass all aspects of adventure from serious exploration and environmental heroism to gripping tales from the edge of the believable. With award winning films from around the globesbquo; adventure art and powerful speakerssbquo; the annual Adventure Film Festival in Boulder continues to inspire and awaken us all to the world... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourbenefitfortheaac http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/reelrockfilmtourbenefitfortheaac Ascent Adventure Consultants and the Triangle Rock Club will host the Reel Rock Film Tour at Southern Village in Chapel Hill, NC, on October 24 at 6:00 PM. The event will benefit the American Alpine Club. Entry fee is $15.00. Festivities include the premiere of Progression, a film focusing on the greatest climbers and the ways that they continue to advance the sport, a preview of First Ascents, a National Geographic Channel and Sender Films production on climbers scaling unclimbed peaks around t... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/girlseducationinternationaltoauctionoffrockstars http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/girlseducationinternationaltoauctionoffrockstars Have you ever wanted to climb with one of the hard men or women you see in the pages of the mags? You may have seen pictures of Madaleine Sorkin on the West Face of the Leaning Tower. What would it be like to spend a day sport or trad climbing with her? Or how about ascending some monster icicles in Rocky Mountain National Park with alpinist Kelly Cordes? Perhaps you want to go soloing with Alex Honnold? Well, maybe not, but he could rope gun you up some pitches yoursquo;ve never dreamed about c... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/fifthannualaaceasternncgettogether http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/fifthannualaaceasternncgettogether Join AAC members Keith Nangle and Brigitte Weston on Saturday, November 14, for our Fifth Annual AAC Get-together, held in their home at 7420 Heartland Drive, Wake Forest (near the intersection of NC-50 and NC-98). As always, plan to include spouses, significant others, special just friends, and climbing partners. Non-members are welcome.The festivities will begin at 6 PM, and will include music, climbing videos and member presentations. The featured presentation of the evening will be local mem... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/memphisaaclastdaysoffallbarbecue http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/memphisaaclastdaysoffallbarbecue What: Memphis American Alpine Club Last Days of Fall BBQ When: Saturday, November 14th, 5:00PM Calling all AAC members, fellow climbers and their friends! Join us for a great opportunity to meet up with your Memphis area climbing community. Your hosts will provide the basics: meat, potatoes and salad. You bring yourself, your favorite side dish or appetizer and BYOB. We look forward to seeing you there! Where: Chad and Jeana Steiners House, 1889 Wycliffe Blvd, Collierville, TN 38017 What ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/denalithehighone http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/denalithehighone This Thursday! Denali: The High One A Climb of North America's Highest Peak Slide Showand Presentation Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:00 p.m. Eastern Mountain Sports 530 Bushy Hill Road (Simsbury Commons) Simsbury, CT 06070 860-651-8031 Epic stories. Cool Photos. Please join us!... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningandclimbingwithstephenvenables http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/aneveningandclimbingwithstephenvenables An Evening with Famed Climber Stephen Venables When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:00pm Where: Truckee Meadows Community College Dandini Campus 7000 Dandini Boulevard Reno, Nevada 89512 Cost: $5 Ticket info: Call 775-674-4851 or go to www.tmcc.edu/dss. Climbing with Stephen Venables at Donner Summit When: Friday, October 30, 2009 Where: Donner Summit Cost: No cost, but the chance to meet and climb with a legend Info: The day after his show, Stephen would like to meet some AAC ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/novemberrdbookclubeverestaloneatthesummit http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/novemberrdbookclubeverestaloneatthesummit November 3rd Book Club: Everest: Alone At TheSummit Jim Moss, the AACrsquo;s book club volunteer facilitator, sends this missive: Photograph by Stephen Venables: Click through to his website ldquo;The next meeting will be the FIRST Tuesday of November, November 3rd. The reason for the date change is that we will be having a special guest. The book for the November meeting is Everest: Alone at the Summit. The library has several copies available for check-out to AAC and FOL members, and Muse... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/secretsofshangrilawithbrotcoburn http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/secretsofshangrilawithbrotcoburn The Mountaineering Museum and KEEN Footwear presents: Secrets of Shangrila with Brot Coburn:7:00PM(Museum Reception @ 5:30) All Speakers Series events are $3 for AAC/CMC Members Students, $5 for non-members, free to Friends of The Museum and AAC Library and open to the public. Tickets will become available online, and will be sold at the door. Since the fifth century, when a Chinese poet wrote of a hidden utopia for faithful Buddhists, people have fantasized about those magical places where ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/worldclassactionsportscinematographyfeaturedattahoeadven http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/worldclassactionsportscinematographyfeaturedattahoeadven South Lake Tahoe - Cinematography is the medium. Action sports and adventure is the subject. Well known as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, Lake Tahoe is the stage for the 7th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival to be held December 12, 2009 at Montbleu Resort Casino Spa in South Lake Tahoe. Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) showcases ten minute clips from the best action sports films of the year... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700 http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bozemanicefestival http://www.americanalpineclub.org/event/bozemanicefestival The Bozeman Ice Festival is again brought to you by: Montana Alpine Guides, Northern Lights Trading Company, Northern Lights Trading Company Barrel Mountaineering, Andes Mountain Guides, and Northern Lights Trading Company Pipestone Mountaineering. After four years of organizing a single ice climbing event to kick off the Montana Ice Climbing Season, the Bozeman Ice Festival is BIGGER and BETTER than EVER. For more info: http://www.montanaalpineguides.com/bozemanicefestival/... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0700