An original self-powered adventurer, Albert Ellingwood, walked hundreds of miles, resoling his boots in each town, and climbing difficult routes when he reached each destination. He did this wearing hobnailed boots, low-tech clothing, and carrying a heavy pack.

Does the AAC Library have books, artifacts and archives about women? Yes! Read more to find out what we have.

In 1925 Albert H. MacCarthy had just led a successful first ascent of Mount Logan in Canada, composed of climbers from Canada, Britain and the United States. MacCarthy, an American and member of the American Alpine Club, wrote a number of reports and summaries of the expedition, including this list of Mountain “Dont’s.”

It had all begun on an afternoon some nine months previous. Four of us were lying about relaxing after a particularly fine Teton climb when someone enthusiastically suggested, "Let’s climb the south face of McKinley next summer!” To attempt a new and difficult route on North America’s highest mountain seemed a most worthwhile enterprise; without further ado, we cemented the proposal with a great and ceremonious toast.

Some quick ideas so you don’t have to spend Halloween dressed as yourself.