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Excellence In Climbing Registration Open!
Survey: Sexual Harassment and Assault in Climbing
American Alpine Club and Access Fund Prepare to Climb the Hill
AAC Chicago Chapter Chair Savannah Buik Passes Away in Climbing Accident
Membership Through the Lens: 2018 Guidebook Photo Contest Launches
2018 Research Grant Recipients Announced
AAC Celebrates Women's History Month
North American Ice Climbing Championships Next Weekend
Meet Your New AAC Board President: Deanne Buck
Happy Valenclimbs!
Reservations Open for Gunks and New River Gorge Camping
2018 Guidebook to Membership Story Contest

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Join us in sharing the adventure, joy and passion of climbing.

HAPPY 🌎 DAY! #aacgram by @rebeccacrone191 of @the_rachel_is_out in the Buttermilks. We love our little blue planet and all you incredible climbers who work to protect it!
Happy #nationalvolunteerweek! Since our founding in 1902, volunteerism has guided every major AAC idea, decision, effort, and achievement. We are a non-profit founded, influenced, and supported by dedicated volunteer leaders. Here’s George Cummings, in his 80’s, working on a stewardship project at our Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic. You’re never too old or too young to lend a hand, and we're full of gratitude for everyone who has helped us along the way! Photo: @trucallenmedia. #aacgram
Congrats to AAC member Zach Lovell, @thealpinelife, who won our @rab.equipment Guidebook to Membership photo contest with this sweet shot of Phil Simonet ascending the West Ridge of Mt. Dickey in the Ruth Gorge of Alaska. Thanks to everyone who submitted! #aacgram
“Lessons on how to be stoked for Friday will now be taught by Valerie and Amelia. Payment should be in the form of cookies and glitter.” #aacgram from @highpointclimbing by @the.silver.banner. Happy weekend!
This sweet #aacgram by @radam_gnawrot is a finalist in our @rab.equipment Guidebook to Membership Photo Contest. View the other finalists and vote on your favorites over on our Facebook page!
#aacgram from @chelseagelbart in El Chaltén: "Our journey may be heading back towards home, but my heart is still here. A sunrise on the mountain- seeing total darkness begin to light up the world around you- has the ability to light a new fire in you. 📷@fitzroyguide.”
“My project makes me happy.” #aacgram from @juliet_amanda in Bishop, California. Photo by @julianna.wiese.
#aacgram by @zachcolbran of @simonjparsons in Banff, Canada. Is it still winter out there? ’Tis the season for scrolling through photos of everything from sunshine sport climbing to icy mixed lines like this, and we’re loving the variety.