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AAC Volunteers Power Southern Appalachian Section’s Rappelling Clinics

Posted on: April 10th, 2013 by lhummel
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AAC Volunteers Power Southern Appalachian Section’s Rappelling Clinics   It takes members like Danny McCracken, Aram Attarian and Patrick Weaver to demonstrate the value of the American Alpine Club to the climbing community at the grass roots level.   Over the past six months, these committed volunteers have invested significant time … Read more…

Pat Goodman Slide Show Tour in the Southeast

Posted on: April 10th, 2013 by lhummel
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            Pat Goodman Slide ShowTales of High Adventure: Pakistan, Canada, and Venezuela Crimper’s Climbing Gym100 Central AvenueChristianburg, VAThursday, April 18 9-10 pm Footsloggers139 Depot St.Boone, NCWednesday, April 24; 7-9 pm Seneca Cinco de Mayo WeekendSeneca Rocks, WVSaturday Night, May 4 Earth Treks Climbing Gym725 Rockville … Read more…

Yoga for Climbers Workshop in Boone, NC in April

Posted on: April 10th, 2013 by lhummel
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                                                              Every climber has goals; whether it is to have fun or crush projects.  Climbing has its affects on all … Read more…

2013 AAC Annual Benefit Dinner: 50th Anniversary Everest

Posted on: March 5th, 2013 by The AAC

Late afternoon sun rays cut through walls of windows, setting prayer flags ablaze. Below, the best-dressed climbers you’ve ever seen filtered into the Craneway Pavilion for a celebration that can only happen every 50 years. Perched waterside, across the bay from San Francisco, the Craneway Pavilion was the venue for … Read more…

20th Annual Hueco Rock Rodeo February 15-17

Posted on: January 18th, 2013 by lhummel
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      Fred Nicole will be slinging your hot cakes for this one! Check out all the details on this poster. Join the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/hueco.rodeo?fref=ts Contact: Melissa StrongHueco Rock RodeoPhone 970.227.3321melissaistrong@gmail.com For Immediate Release 17530 Wagon Wheel DrEl Paso, Tx 79938 Hueco Rock Rodeo 20th Hueco Rock Rodeo 2nd … Read more…

Wilderness First Aid Class Certification and Pat Goodman Slide Show 3/23-3/24 in Chattannoga, TN

Posted on: January 18th, 2013 by lhummel

American Alpine Club Events-Southeast Region Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. Wilderness First Aid ClassSaturday and Sunday, March 23-24@The Crash Pad in Chattanooga, TN Wilderness First Aid Certification Class Are you prepared to deal with a medical emergency in a remote climbing area? Could you provide … Read more…

Rock N Rave Feb. 23@Stone Summit in Atlanta

Posted on: January 5th, 2013 by lhummel

                                                    The Access Fund, The SCC and the CCC In Association with: Outdoor Research Stone Summit Climbing Gym and Unique Outfitters Presents:   Rock N … Read more…

Photos from International Climbers’ Meet

Posted on: November 29th, 2012 by The AAC

Andrew Burr was on the scene to document the AAC’s International Climbers’ Meet this past October. The collection of shots he put together are sure to provide a lifetime of inspiration. Head to Andrew’s blog or to the AAC’s ICM Facebook page to check out hundreds of amazing shots! To learn more … Read more…

Triple Crown Bouldering Series Wrap-Up

Posted on: November 8th, 2012 by lhummel
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The Triple Crown Bouldering Series had another eventful and successful year; thanks to Jim Horton, Chad and Rebecca Wykle, all the sponsors, AND the many many volunteers pitching in.  This being the 10 year anniversary for the Triple Crown Bouldering Series as a whole, and 19th anniversary for the Hound … Read more…

Rowell Award Deadline Extended

Posted on: November 5th, 2012 by The AAC

The deadline for the Rowell Award has been extended until December 1, 2012. The award will be presented at the 2013 AAC Annual Benefit Dinner in San Francisco, Saturday, Febuary 23. The winner of the Rowell Award last year was talented climber and artist, Cory Richards. Cory recently wrote to us about his acceptance of … Read more…

Southern Appalachian Best Rappelling Practices Clinic.

Posted on: November 1st, 2012 by lhummel

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Event: American Alpine Club Rappelling Best Practices Clinic Time: 7:30 Dates: November 20 and December 17 Location: Cary REI Community Room,1751 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511 Cost: FREE (Includes FREE AAC Rappelling Best Practices T Shirt) In response to recent climbing … Read more…

New River Gorge Campground Open and FREE!!! Tis the Season!

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012 by lhummel

You can now camp at the AAC New River Gorge Campground! Phase one of the building process is complete! The road is finished, and we’ve cleared spaces for camping. Come have a great time at our new campground! Basic camping is up and running with essentials like potable water, porta potties, … Read more…

Skitouring in the Western U.S. and Canada – 7pm Tuesday Nov 20, 2012

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012 by lhummel

Next meeting will be in the first [not second] floor meeting room at the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave N.W. Washington, DC 20008. Speakers will include: Ron Hall… ski mountaineering in the Pacific NW. Specifically, Mt Hood, Three Sisters (traverse), Broken Top, Mt. Rainier, and Stevens Pass, from … Read more…

Seneca Chili Cookoff – October 20-21, 2012

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012 by lhummel

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: http://www.seneca-rocks.com/srcs_site/information/chili.html

Fall Adopt-A-Crag Events – Great Falls & Northwest Branch

Posted on: October 22nd, 2012 by lhummel

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 and sign up: http://midatlanticclimbers.org/fall2012/adoptacrag.html

AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #3

Posted on: October 12th, 2012 by The AAC

By Carol Kotchek, AAC Accountant and ICM Coordinator  Tues Oct 9: Most of the participants took off on longer routes: East Buttress of El Cap, Snake Dike, and Royal Arches. By 9 p.m. all parties had returned except six climbers on Royal Arches. We were concerned but decided to take no action until … Read more…

AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #2

Posted on: October 9th, 2012 by The AAC

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 in total, including 10 hosts, 23 AAC members from the U.S., and 21 International climbers, in addition to others attending … Read more…

AAC International Climbers’ Meet: Report #1

Posted on: October 9th, 2012 by The AAC

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 Yosemite Valley from Oct 8 to Oct 13. The purpose of this event is to form connections with AAC … Read more…

October 27 Clinic with Janet Bergman at Triangle Rock Club in Raleigh, NC

Posted on: October 2nd, 2012 by lhummel

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 AAC Members!   Thanks to the Triangle Rock Club(use the discount code:  alpine8001) $15 for Non-Members (click below … Read more…

9/14-9/16 NRG Craggin Classic Wrap-up

Posted on: September 24th, 2012 by lhummel

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; an opportunity to bring people together from several regions to climb and convene in the epic and iconic New River Gorge, as well as to celebrate … Read more…