The Questions We Get

The library has only a few resources for mountaineering statistics. We’re fortunate to have Accidents in North American Mountaineering and the Himalayan Database at our disposal, but these aren’t enough. As mountaineering and climbing accidents become increasingly popular news (such as last winter’s Mount Hood and Fowler/Boskoff incidences), we’re getting more requests for statistical information.
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Construction Update

Just wanted to show how construction of the Bradford Washburn Mountaineering Museum is impacting the library. As you may already know, the museum is being built right next door to the library. It is a partnership between the American Alpine Club, Colorado Mountain Club, and National Geographic Society.

This temporary wall was built to minimize [...]

Historic Ascent In India

Our colleagues from the Calcutta section of The Himalayan Club do a wonderful job keeping us informed of mountaineering news in their part of the world. We’ve received a press release from the HC announcing that the first Indian civilian ascent of Mt. Nilkanth (6595m) has been achieved. Another highlight of this expedition is that [...]

Women Breaking Barriers in Pakistan

An article in today’s Aspen Daily News discusses the Pakistani Women’s Climbing Camp, a joint project of the American Alpine Club and Alpine Club of Pakistan. Eight American women are leading an effort to cultivate a tradition of mountaineering among Pakistani women. Local response to the project was overwhelming and there will be about 100 [...]

GTCR Featured in Jackson Hole Magazine

An interesting article about the Grand Teton Climber Ranch appears in the summer/fall issue of Jackson Hole Magazine, a publication by Jackson Hole News. The article does not appear online, but copies of the magazine can be obtained from the publisher. You can also stop by the library to see our copy. The Ranch hosts [...]

Brittany Griffith in Siberia

Check out this YouTube video featuring the AAC’s Events Coordinator, Brittany Griffith. In this video, she and her colleague JT discuss the history and culture of rock climbing in Siberia. These folks don’t seem to have any reservations about free-soloing 5.9 slabs!
Brittany is a sponsored athlete and is currently on a climbing world-tour. You can [...]

Atkinson Featured in AMC Outdoors

The library just received its copy of the July/August AMC Outdoors, the publication of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Guess who’s on the front cover? If you guessed Bill Atkinson, chair of the AAC’s New England Section, you’re correct.
The feature article is a tribute to Bill and his 50+ year climbing career. Recounting Bill’s climbs in [...]