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New AZ Co-Chair: Jeff Snyder
To help current AZ Section Chair Erik Filsinger develop the Arizona Section to the best it can be, we’ve brought in Flagstaff-based Climber, Developer, and Guide, Jeff Snyder. Jeff will be handling...
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Wilderness First Aid Class 10/6-1-/7 @Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC
AAC Southern Appalachian SectionWilderness First Aid Class October 6 – 7 Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC Are you prepared to deal with a medical emergency in a remote climbing area? Could you...
View ArticleCraggin Classic in the New River Gorge, WV Sept.14-16
Join us for a weekend of climbing, clinics, great food, great people, slide show with Pat Goodman, dance party, and auction. We will kick things off Friday morning with a rafting trip down the Gauley...
View ArticleThe Crash Pad in Chattanooga is the World’s First LEED Platinum Hostel
Congrats to the Crash Pad for raising the bar the world’s first LEED Platinum Hostel certification! I had the pleasure of staying at the Crash Pad recently, and they really have done it to the nines...
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Renan Ozturk: The Story Behind the Limited Edition 2012 AAJ
This year, artist and climber Renan Ozturk collaborated with The American Alpine Journal to create a limited-edition, hardbound AAJ. The result: a beautiful inset featuring a special print of the...
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9/14-9/16 NRG Craggin Classic Wrap-up
Painstakingly-slow roasting of the pig Last weekend marked the first inaugural Craggin’ Classic in the New River Gorge, and everything went without a hitch! The weekend-long celebration was two-fold;...
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CLIMB UP! September 27-30th, 2012
Presented by the Great Lakes Section of the AAC and Down Wind Sports Thursday 9/27Sluggs Bluff Clean upClimbing Palmer MI Friday 9/28Silver Mountain Climbing Bo White PresentationKurt Smith Slide Show...
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October 27 Clinic with Janet Bergman at Triangle Rock Club in Raleigh, NC
Spend a Saturday Climbing with a Pro Janet Bergman Wilkinson – Evolution of a Climber Saturday, October 279:00 AM – 2:00 PMTriangle Rock Club102 Pheasant Wood CourtMorrisville, NC 27560 FREE Event for...
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Mr. President: Protect Our Outdoors and the $646 Billion Recreation Economy
By Scott Braden, CMC Conservation Director With the Presidential debates gearing up for Denver tomorrow, we are eager to hear about President Obama’s plans for his conservation legacy for America. This...
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AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #1
Report from the AAC International Climber’s Meet By Carol Kotchek, AAC Accountant and ICM Coordinator For the last seven months I have been organizing the AAC International Climber’s Meet being held In...
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AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #2
By Carol Kotchek, AAC Accountant and ICM Coordinator Monday, October 9: After a hectic day at the airport on Sunday, all of the participants have now arrived in the Valley. There are 55 participants...
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AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #3
By Carol Kotchek, AAC Accountant and ICM Coordinator Looking out at Half Dome. Andrew Burr Tues Oct 9: Most of the participants took off on longer routes: East Buttress of El Cap, Snake Dike, and...
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Reel Rock 7 Showing at PLANET ROCK!
NOVEMBER 10THGREAT LAKES SECTIONAAC MEMBERS Planet Rock is bringing to you theREEL ROCK 7 film!!!! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!This year, REEL ROCK 7 rolls out a fresh batch of the best new climbing films...
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Rock n’ Reel Festival! November 8th!
JOIN THE AAC FOR UIC’S INAUGURAL CLIMBING CELEBRATION! ROCK N’ REEL CLIMBING FEST Event Details include:Speed Climbing CompetitionRock Wall TwisterSlackliningClimbing Triviafinally… REEL Rock 7...
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CLIMB UP! Follow Up!
“CLIMB UP! is an event organized by the Great Lakes Section of the American Alpine Club and Down Wind Sports for AAC section members to gather, socialize, climb, and celebrate another year of...
View Article2012 Cornerstone Conservation Grant Recipients Announced
By Emma Walker, AAC Conservation & Advocacy Intern The American Alpine Club is pleased to announce that it has chosen the recipients of the 2012 Cornerstone Conservation Grant. The Cornerstone...
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Bouldering, Bluegrass, & Beer!
The Eastside event of the year! Bouldering, Stewardship, Bluegrass, n’ Beer! Join the American Alpine Club for the Western Region’s Fall Highball Craggin’ Classic to be held in Bishop, CA on November...
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Indian Creek BBQ Event Follow-Up! by Jim Donini
Last Saturday 70 volunteers (up from 50 last year) wielded shovels, drills and rakes, channeling their inner carpenter, stonemason or horticulturist at the 4th annual AAC stewardship event at Indian...
View ArticleFall Adopt-A-Crag Events – Great Falls & Northwest Branch
The annual Access Fund events, organized through Mid-Atlantic Climbers. If you’re not going to the Chili Cookoff – Great Falls VA, 20 October, and Northwest Branch DC (bouldering) 20 November. Details...
View ArticleSeneca Chili Cookoff – October 20-21, 2012
The annual event at Seneca Rocks……and there will be AAC members attending. If you’re interested in meeting other section members, camping together or coordinating rides etc, please contact me. Details:...
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