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John Gill is one of the many climber/scholars who visits the AAC Library. John, a longtime Colorado resident, has been a specialist in the art of bouldering since 1955. One of his important essays, “The Art of Bouldering“, appears in the 1969 American Alpine Journal.
John has been writing an exhaustive history of bouldering on his [...]
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See what’s new for June! AAC, CMC, and Friend members can call or email us to borrow these new titles. Be sure to visit our catalog for a complete listing. Remember, borrowing and shipping are free!
BooksEiger Obsession: Facing the Mountain that Killed My Father / John HarlinKhangchendzonga: Sacred Summit / Pema Wangchuk Together on Top [...]
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We lucked out with intern Mike Wejchert. Mike will be working as the Library Assistant this summer. Mike is a climber, English student at Colorado College, and has proven to be an all-around big help at the library.
In his first week, Mike has already processed an enormous book donation (shown above), an equally [...]
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May was a big month for notable visitors. Robert Ellingwood, Colorado Mountain Club President from 1956-57, visited with library and museum staff to discuss a donation of tremendous historical significance.
Ellingwood’s father, Albert Ellingwood, was a prominent CMC member from 1915 until his death in 1934. The elder Ellingwood made many first ascents considered impossible [...]
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