The six winners will then be selected by a small group of SAR professionals, members from the American Alpine Club and the Rocky Talkie team. Winners will be contacted in February 2024. If selected for the Featured Rescue of the Year, we estimate that approximately 2-3 days of filming with team members involved in the mission will be … PUBLICATIONS. The AAC’s two flagship publications are Accidents in North American Climbing (published since 1948) and the American Alpine Journal (published since 1929). Both books appear annually and are delivered in the fall to all members who opt to receive them. Books are just one part of the story. American Alpine Club Contact, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Shane Johnson, [email protected] or 303-384-0110. Yosemite National Park Media Contact. Scott Gediman, [email protected] or (209)742-3519. Comment. September 20, 2023.Before Andy Tuthill and I walked out however, we and Bryan and Rob managed to get up some real gems of alpine-style climbs, and Bryan and Rob got some more before they flew out. The plum of the trip was Jeffers, of which we did the second ascent (the first being in 1969 by Robbins, Fitschen and Raymond) via the 2400-foot east wall rising from the Cul …American Alpine Club Contact, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Shane Johnson, [email protected] or 303-384-0110. Yosemite National Park Media Contact. Scott Gediman, [email protected] or (209)742-3519. Comment. September 20, 2023.Welcome to the American Alpine Club Library: Preserving the History and Culture of Climbing See our open hours on the left side of this page. Welcome AAC and CMC members! First-time users should contact the library to create a library account. Email us at [email protected] or call 303-384-0112. Planning on checking out books online?Publication Year: 2016. Many climbers have never heard of Alaska’s Neacola Mountains. In half a century, only a handful of climbing expeditions have gone there—and even fewer successful ones. Lower-elevation peaks (for Alaska), a remote location, harsh weather, and unnamed mountains and glaciers likely play a large part in the range’s ...April 30, 2015, Golden, CO —The American Alpine Club (AAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Live Your Dream grant, powered by The North Face. This year we were able to fund 84 dream projects by individuals looking to push their limits and realize their climbing ambitions. Founded inPublication Year: 1987. Lost in America*. Greg Child. NIGHT HAD FALLEN. Randy Leavitt and I were high on the overhanging east face of El Capitan, at the end of a new route, setting up our last hanging bivouac. Behind us lay nine days of difficult climbing and 2700 feet of granite. As I sat on my portaledge I chanced to look over my shoulder.The North Face is a national partner and supporter of the American Alpine Club and the Live Your Dream grant. Additionally, the grant is made possible in part through the following local supporters: Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival, Touchstone Climbing & Fitness, and the Kidder Aspiring Alpinist Award. In total the AAC's 2015 Live … JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: The AAJ depends on volunteer translators, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. I want to help! Explore. The comprehensive AAJ Index (1929–2018) is a useful companion to online article searches. It allows you to quickly scan for alternative spellings of peaks and ... When you join the Club, no matter what membership level you sign up for, your contribution supports our work in policy and advocacy, educating climbers, and connecting our climbing community both nationally and locally. Supporter. Partner. Leader. Advocate. Benefits. $45.00. $100.00. $250.00.Let the American Alpine Club LA Chapter show you the best climbing in the heart of the city! We will have top ropes and crash pads available for our guests to climb at Stoney Point. There will also be a dedicated guest shuttle from the hotel to the crag and back at the end of the day (leaves the hotel at 8:30am and leaves the crag at 2pm).The American Alpine Club provides resources for climbers and explorers to attempt new challenges, conduct scientific research, and conserve mountain environments. The AAC gives out more than $35,000 annually, although the size and number of awards vary from year to year. In 2006, the Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant was awarded for the first …American Alpine Club Members Receive Discounted Craggin’ Tickets! Join or renew your membership with the AAC—the biggest community of climbers in the country—and help protect the heart of climbing. We’re fighting for the quiet and wild climbing landscapes, and the most popular crags too. Join us in this fight today and get this limited ...The First Ascent of Mont Blanc, by T. Graham Brown and Sir Gavin de Beer, with foreword by Sir John Hunt. London: Oxford University Press, 1957. 490 pages; ills. Price 70s. Published on the occasion of the Centenary of the Alpine Club, this is an expensive book, but a necessary luxury for those interested in Alpine history, particularly in the ...Saas-Fee: Erik Gomez competed in his first-ever World Cup competition! Sam Serra, Noah Bergman, & Keenan Griscom all successfully reached the top of one of the two lead climbing qualification routes. Noah Bergman & Keenan Griscom progressed to lead climbing semi-finals, with Keenan advancing to lead climbing finals.The American Alpine Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our vision is a united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes.MICHAEL ROBERTS. The Fight for K2. ROBERT H. BATES. On 2 August 1953 all eight members of the climbing party of the Third American Karakoram Expedition, in excellent physical condition, were camped at 25,500 feet on K2 with ten days’ food. The summit of the second highest mountain in the world (28,250 ft.) rose less than 3000 feet above us.The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 [email protected] 303-384-0110 [email protected] A passion-project of AAC Past President Jim McCarthy and Tom Hornbein—themselves mountaineering legends by any standard—the American Alpine Club’s Legacy Series pays tribute to the visionary climbers who made the sport what it is today and stands as a commitment to securing their legacies. The Legacy Series was born from interviews taken ... FALL OR SLIP ON ICE, AVALANCHE AND/OR INADEQUATE RELAY, NO. HARD HAT. Washington, Dragontail Peak. On January 27, 1991, two well known and experienced Seattle climbers, Hope Barnes (33) and Kathy Phibbs (33), began a climb of Dragontail Peak via Triple Couloir on the northwest face.The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 ...Kangchenjunga from the North. Publication Year: 1980. Kangchenjunga from the North. Douglas K. Scott, Alpine Climbing Group. FOR MOST OF THE YEAR THE world’s third highest peak, 28,208-foot Kangchenjunga, is hammered by the fierce, westerly-moving air currents which make climbing on the upper reaches of the mountain such a difficult …The second wall we climbed, and the main goal for the expedition, was Ingmikortilaq (“Separate One” in Greenlandic), which lay further up the Nordvestfjord at approximately 71.879420°N, 28.112194°W. It was another gneiss wall that rose around 1,150m straight out of the sea. After making a landing by dinghy on the north side, we wound up ...Saas-Fee: Erik Gomez competed in his first-ever World Cup competition! Sam Serra, Noah Bergman, & Keenan Griscom all successfully reached the top of one of the two lead climbing qualification routes. Noah Bergman & Keenan Griscom progressed to lead climbing semi-finals, with Keenan advancing to lead climbing finals.The AAJ. Accidents. Buy the Books. Support Us. Login. Donate. Featured Content. Patience: The Stunning Southeast Ridge of Annapurna III Is Finally Climbed. The Slovak …When you join the Club, no matter what membership level you sign up for, your contribution supports our work in policy and advocacy, educating climbers, and connecting our climbing community both nationally and locally. Supporter. Partner. Leader. Advocate. Benefits. $45.00. $100.00. $250.00.2024 @ the american alpine club. all rights reserved. home; contact usThe American Alpine Club and C.A.M.P. invite you to the world-class climbing mecca of Bishop, California for the Bishop Craggin' Classic! This 3-day grassroots climbing festival brings climbers both fresh-faced and crusty to the beautiful town of Bishop, home and origin to modern gymnastic bouldering. This Craggin’ was started over a decade ...The American Alpine Club respects the privacy of our users and members. Read our privacy policy here. The American Alpine Club © 2024 All Rights ReservedPublication Year: 1987. Lost in America*. Greg Child. NIGHT HAD FALLEN. Randy Leavitt and I were high on the overhanging east face of El Capitan, at the end of a new route, setting up our last hanging bivouac. Behind us lay nine days of difficult climbing and 2700 feet of granite. As I sat on my portaledge I chanced to look over my shoulder.Primary. 710 10th St. Suite 100. Golden, CO 80401, US. Get directions. Employees at American Alpine Club. Seth Hobby. Owner at Northern Alpine Guides. Eddie …The Henry S. Hall Jr. American Alpine Club Library, located at AAC headquarters in Golden, Colorado, houses one of the world’s finest collections of mountain-related artifacts, archives, rare books, maps, and media. A climbing …The American Alpine Club proudly presents yearly awards to those with outstanding achievements in conservation, climbing and mountaineering, mountain literature, and dedication to the Club. Honorary Members— …The American Alpine Club, Golden, Colorado. 105,325 likes · 173 talking about this · 400 were here. Our mission is to share and support our passion for climbing and respect for …American Alpine Club award winners will be honored with bespoke, sustainable, custom-made awards by metal artist Lisa Issenberg. Lisa is the owner and founder of the Ridgway, Colorado studio, Kiitellä, named after a Finnish word meaning to “thank, applaud, or praise.” Lisa has been providing custom awards for the American Alpine Club since 2013. …On the 12th of June we climbed Mt. Hood (11,225 ft.), the highest peak of Oregon, and experienced for the first time the easy, seemingly endless runs over the tremendous …Join the Club—United We Climb. Get the AAJ Sent to You Annually. Partner-level members receive The American Alpine Journal book every year. Documenting mountain exploration and the year’s most significant ascents through first-person reports and photos, it’s an essential historical record and a feast of inspiration.The Rumney Campground is right across the road from the best Rumney climbing that NH has to offer. Explore some of the best sport climbing and bouldering in the east at Rumney Rocks. You can roll out of your tent and be climbing in minutes! Book a tent spot or a bunk in our cabins—the perfect campin The AAC has partnered with Buddy to offer AD&D insurance designed specifically for AAC members. That means all active members have the option to buy up to $500,000 in AD&D coverage. Purchasing AD&D coverage takes a matter of minutes and in addition to climbing, this AD&D insurance covers many of your favorite outdoor pursuits. American Alpine Club, 710 Tenth St, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401, United States (303) 384-0110 [email protected] The American Alpine Club | 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 | [email protected] Alpine Club, 710 Tenth St, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401, United States (303) 384-0110 [email protected] The American Alpine Club | 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 | [email protected] American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 [email protected] 303-384-0110 [email protected]The 2023 American Alpine Journal will go to press in April, and the deadline for new reports is coming up fast. If you or someone you know climbed a long new route in 2022 on rock, ice, or mountain terrain, …The American Alpine Club and The North Face are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Live Your Dream grant. In total, $72,150 was awarded to 158 recipients. NORTHEAST REGION. ... $300 for a week of alpine climbing in the Bugaboos, with objectives including the Northeast Ridge of Bugaboo Spire, Southwest Ridge of …Chris explains the Climbing Grief Fund as a conduit for dealing with isolation and loneliness surrounding grief. Chris names how his close friends and family have being the best support in dealing with his own grief surrounding Hayden’s death. He explains the roller-coaster ride of emotions in grief, such as anger and humor, that accompanies ...FALL OR SLIP ON ICE, AVALANCHE AND/OR INADEQUATE RELAY, NO. HARD HAT. Washington, Dragontail Peak. On January 27, 1991, two well known and experienced Seattle climbers, Hope Barnes (33) and Kathy Phibbs (33), began a climb of Dragontail Peak via Triple Couloir on the northwest face.The six winners will then be selected by a small group of SAR professionals, members from the American Alpine Club and the Rocky Talkie team. Winners will be contacted in February 2024. If selected for the Featured Rescue of the Year, we estimate that approximately 2-3 days of filming with team members involved in the mission will be …Grief is not a disease rather it is a state of dis-ease. Grief is also more than loss related to death. It can be loss of your abilities, your health, relationships, your identity, etc. We never get over big loss, rather we heal and come to a place of integration and understanding. Grief is the internal expression of loss.Modern Alpine Accommodation in the Austrian Alps Alpine Club is the perfect base to explore year-round activities and experiences that Schladming and the Styria region have to offer. This resort is perfect for a weekend getaway or a family holiday with its comfortable and spacious accommodations, which sleep up to six people. ...American Alpine Club, 710 Tenth St, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401, United States (303) 384-0110 [email protected] The American Alpine Club | 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 | [email protected]. Terris Moore, age 85, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, explorer, mountaineer, light-plane pilot and President Emeritus of the University of Alaska, died on November 7 after a massive heart attack. He became internationally known in 1932 when he and three companions reached and surveyed Minya Konka (now called Gongga Shan) in Sichuan, … JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: The AAJ depends on volunteer translators, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. I want to help! Explore. The comprehensive AAJ Index (1929–2018) is a useful companion to online article searches. It allows you to quickly scan for alternative spellings of peaks and ... Alpine Climbing Adventure Fitness50% off startup feeRipon, CA. Granite Arch. $11 day pass. Rancho Cordova, CA. Hangar 18. $44 monthly pass (20% savings) Arcadia, East Riverside, High Desert, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, Orange, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Clemente, South Bay, and Upland Locations. We are excited to provide American Alpine Club members with a 10% discount for single day domestic trips and avalanche courses. Contact [email protected] or (530) 414-7778 to receive a discount code for booking your program. Blue Ridge Mountain Guides is an AMGA Accredited Business providing guided climbing, skiing, and instruction in VA ...The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 [email protected] 303-384-0110 [email protected]Photos courtesy Private Collection of McCown Family. On June 21st, 2023, the history of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and the legacy of the American Alpine Club will collide when the Division renames its Light Fighter School in honor of AAC member First Lieutenant John Andrew McCown II. The memorialization will recognize … The United in Yosemite (UiY) mission: to provide opportunities for mentorship and connection amongst climbers from historically marginalized backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, people of color; women and genderqueer climbers, LBGTQIA2S+, and people with disabilities. United in Yosemite is all about joy and connection. Modern Alpine Accommodation in the Austrian Alps Alpine Club is the perfect base to explore year-round activities and experiences that Schladming and the Styria region have to offer. This resort is perfect for a weekend getaway or a family holiday with its comfortable and spacious accommodations, which sleep up to six people. ...The American Alpine Club (AAC) is committed to helping the climbing community become universally accessible to everyone. Introducing Catalyst: Adventure Grants for Change. This grant will provide BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with both seen and unseen disabilities the funds to help them overcome barriers, adapt to disabilities, and ...In early 1916, the Charter and By-Laws of the newly incorporated American Alpine Club were unanimously adopted by the officers and associated members of the Club. The original “Objects” of the Club were representative of the tone of the early 20th century, when alpinists and mountaineers were beginning to explore alpine regions and …April 30, 2015, Golden, CO —The American Alpine Club (AAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Live Your Dream grant, powered by The North Face. This year we were able to fund 84 dream projects by individuals looking to push their limits and realize their climbing ambitions. Founded inThe Henry S. Hall Jr. American Alpine Club Library, located at AAC headquarters in Golden, Colorado, houses one of the world’s finest collections of mountain-related artifacts, archives, rare books, maps, and media. A climbing …Safe Outside — The American Alpine Club. #SafeOutside is an independent grassroots initiative designed to combat sexual harassment and sexual assault ( SHSA ). Organizations from climbing and outdoor communities around the world have joined forces to collect data, drive conversation, share best practices, provide press coverage and …The American Alpine Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose vision is a united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. Together with our members, the AAC advocates for American climbers domestically and around the world; provides grants and volunteer opportunities to protect and conserve …JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: The AAJ depends on volunteer translators, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. I want to help! Explore. The comprehensive AAJ Index (1929–2018) is a useful companion to online article searches. It allows you to quickly scan for alternative spellings of peaks and ...American Alpine Club - Miami Chapter, Miami, Florida. 206 likes. Local chapter of the American Alpine Club for Miami and South FloridaIn March 2023, four climbers discovered a long and very unusual ice route in the Chitistone Valley of Alaska’s Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. A steep 200-foot staircase of ice in the Grotto Creek drainage brought them into a canyon with 500-foot side walls and hidden ice pitches around every bend. “The ice burrowed into and out of the ...The Climbing Grief Grant, a component of the Climbing Grief Fund, offers financial support for individuals seeking professional counseling to help process climbing related grief, loss, and trauma. In 2020, we awarded fifteen $600 grants for individuals in our community. At the AAC, we aim to continue to grow that number and expand this ...With Alex Honnold's free solos becoming mainstream, the question of managing risk in rock climbing exploded. Dive deep into deciding your risk tolerance, strategies for mitigating high-consequence climbing, how to prepare for the types of risks you are willing to take, and discover tactics for managing risk in all types of rock climbing.Before Andy Tuthill and I walked out however, we and Bryan and Rob managed to get up some real gems of alpine-style climbs, and Bryan and Rob got some more before they flew out. The plum of the trip was Jeffers, of which we did the second ascent (the first being in 1969 by Robbins, Fitschen and Raymond) via the 2400-foot east wall rising from the Cul …See full list on americanalpineclub.org At the American Alpine Club, we know that climbing is an inherently dangerous undertaking. We feel the risk is outweighed by the strong expression of selfhood that comes from moving up rock, snow, and ice, but danger can lead to injury and loss. We hope that the resources compiled here support you or someone you love to build the conditions ...The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 [email protected] 303-384-0110 [email protected]The American Alpine Club (AAC) is proud to announce Climb United, a new initiative centered around convening climbers, climbing organizations, and industry brands to transform the culture around inclusivity.Current partners of the Climb United project include REI, Eddie Bauer, Mammut, The North Face, and Patagonia.Feb 26, 2024 · American Alpine Club award winners will be honored with bespoke, sustainable, custom-made awards by metal artist Lisa Issenberg. Lisa is the owner and founder of the Ridgway, Colorado studio, Kiitellä, named after a Finnish word meaning to "thank, applaud, or praise." Lisa has been providing custom awards for the American Alpine Club since 2013. The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 303-384-0110 [email protected] 303-384-0110 [email protected] Play hard on world-class rock, revel and frolic with your climbing community, learn some new skills, and give back to the crag—at the biggest climbing festival series in the US! At the AAC, our focus is: Climb. Protect. Educate. Connect. The Craggin’s epitomize all four of these goals in one weekend. Connect with climbers from every ... It works best if you put your smartphone on a tripod, but during partial phases the typical exposure is 1/100 second, so it’s not compulsory. The pack contains …That’s the start of Vitaliy Musiyenko’s report for AAJ 2023 on Against the Grain, a new route up Charlotte Dome in California’s Kings Canyon National Park. Musiyenko, co-author of the new High Sierra Climbing guidebooks, and Brian Prince completed the 1,800-foot 5.11c route in late July of 2022. “I had just developed COVID … Mountaineering Museum Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. The Library & Museum are closed for all Federal Holidays. Library Address: 710 Tenth Street, Suite 15. Golden, CO 80401. (303) 384-0112. To make a research appointment outside of hours, email [email protected] or call 303-384-0112. The American Alpine Club proudly presents yearly awards to those with outstanding achievements in conservation, climbing and mountaineering, mountain literature, and dedication to the Club. Honorary Members— …
A passion-project of AAC Past President Jim McCarthy and Tom Hornbein—themselves mountaineering legends by any standard—the American Alpine Club’s Legacy Series pays tribute to the visionary climbers who made the sport what it is today and stands as a commitment to securing their legacies.. The Legacy Series was born from interviews taken for the Vision …. Ymca pleasant hill
The Reverend Harry Pierce Nichols (1850-1940) was an original member of The American Alpine Club and served as a director: 1902-10; 1920-22 and 1926-28. During the years 1923-25 he was the sixth person elected as the Club's president.The 10X Project. By Paul Bonhomme. Five Years on the Cassin. By Chantel Astorga. The Goliath Traverse. By Vitaliy Musiyenko. Patience: The Stunning Southeast Ridge of Annapurna III Is Finally Climbed. By Mikhail Fomin. The Slovak Direct: Single Push Ascents, 2000 and 2022.Support The Mission. Every article ever published in Accidents (more than 5,000 reports) is available for free on this website, thanks to the generosity of AAC members and donors. We need your help! JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: Accidents depends on volunteer, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. 2024 @ the american alpine club. all rights reserved. home; contact us The American Alpine Club takes the health and safety of all attendees seriously, and we will continue to actively partner with local law enforcement agencies to evaluate security at Craggin Classic events. We'll also provide our staff and volunteers resources to support them as they process the events of the last week. As a member of …The first American expedition to K2 took place in 1938. This was not only the first American expedition to the mountain but the 3rd ever attempt on the mountain and the first since the Duke of Abruzzi attempted K2 in 1909. The American Alpine Club had acquired permits to K2 for 1938 and 1939. With permits for back-to-back years, the main focus ...Grief is not a disease rather it is a state of dis-ease. Grief is also more than loss related to death. It can be loss of your abilities, your health, relationships, your identity, etc. We never get over big loss, rather we heal and come to a place of integration and understanding. Grief is the internal expression of loss.The Henry S. Hall, Jr. American Alpine Club Library. Digital Collections. Featured Item. Colin Haley Story Project Interview. Colin Haley discusses his career as a climber. …May 3, 2023 · Saas-Fee: Erik Gomez competed in his first-ever World Cup competition! Sam Serra, Noah Bergman, & Keenan Griscom all successfully reached the top of one of the two lead climbing qualification routes. Noah Bergman & Keenan Griscom progressed to lead climbing semi-finals, with Keenan advancing to lead climbing finals. The second wall we climbed, and the main goal for the expedition, was Ingmikortilaq (“Separate One” in Greenlandic), which lay further up the Nordvestfjord at approximately 71.879420°N, 28.112194°W. It was another gneiss wall that rose around 1,150m straight out of the sea. After making a landing by dinghy on the north side, we wound up ...Saas-Fee: Erik Gomez competed in his first-ever World Cup competition! Sam Serra, Noah Bergman, & Keenan Griscom all successfully reached the top of one of the two lead climbing qualification routes. Noah Bergman & Keenan Griscom progressed to lead climbing semi-finals, with Keenan advancing to lead climbing finals.A passion-project of AAC Past President Jim McCarthy and Tom Hornbein—themselves mountaineering legends by any standard—the American Alpine Club’s Legacy Series pays tribute to the visionary climbers who made the sport what it is today and stands as a commitment to securing their legacies. More From the Legacy Series.In March 2023, four climbers discovered a long and very unusual ice route in the Chitistone Valley of Alaska’s Wrangell–St. Elias National Park. A steep 200-foot staircase of ice in the Grotto Creek drainage brought them into a canyon with 500-foot side walls and hidden ice pitches around every bend. “The ice burrowed into and out of the ...Photos courtesy Private Collection of McCown Family. On June 21st, 2023, the history of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division and the legacy of the American Alpine Club will collide when the Division renames its Light Fighter School in honor of AAC member First Lieutenant John Andrew McCown II. The memorialization will recognize …‹ Prev. Page of 1412. Next ›. Climbs And Expeditions AAJ. Rathan Thadi Dome, Two New Routes India, Himachal Pradesh, Kullu. Please click here to download the trip report …Boulder Rock Club. AAC Members can get a 1 year membership for $848 or our Monthly Auto for $76/month. Must show proof of AAC membership. Boulder location . Connecticut. ... The American Alpine Club, 710 10th Street Suite 100, Golden, CO, 80401 ... JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: The AAJ depends on volunteer translators, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. I want to help! Explore. The comprehensive AAJ Index (1929–2018) is a useful companion to online article searches. It allows you to quickly scan for alternative spellings of peaks and ... JOIN the American Alpine Club. DONATE today. Volunteers: The AAJ depends on volunteer translators, proofreaders, regional correspondents, and online assistants. I want to help! Explore. The comprehensive AAJ Index (1929–2018) is a useful companion to online article searches. It allows you to quickly scan for alternative spellings of peaks and ... The American Alpine Club is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization whose vision is a united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. Together with our members, the AAC ... .