BWAMM Speaker Series: March 4th, 7pm, The Epic of Everest and Jake Norton

On June 8, 1924, George Mallory & Andrew Irvine disappeared into the mists high on Everest, spawning one of the greatest mysteries of Everest history.  Cinematographer John Noel filmed much of the expedition, and compiled it into the Epic of Everest. Join us at the Museum on Wednesday, March 4th at 7pm, to see this [...]

Next AAC Book Club: Savage Summit, March 10th, 6pm

Jim Moss and Elizabeth Feary Lead AAC Book Club
Originally uploaded by American Alpine Club Library
We had a great inaugural discussion of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson onTuesday evening, Feb. 10th, which kicked off the AAC Book Club.
Our next discussion:
Savage Summit by Jennifer Jordan

Tuesday, March 10th
6p – 7:30p
710 10th St. (10th/Washington) in Golden
Baker Room, [...]

First AAC Library Book Sale Was A Success!

Our board members peruse the book sale
Originally uploaded by American Alpine Club Library

Thanks to everyone who showed up to make the AAC Annual Meeting library book sale a fun and profitable event! Not only did collectors find interesting things for their libraries, but they had an opportunity to hang out and talk with authors [...]

Library Hours

The library is running extended hours this weekend as part of the AAC Annual Meeting and Benefit Dinner:
Friday – 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Saturday – 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sunday – 8:00AM to Noon
Normal hours will resume Monday, February 23.

Films and a Band at the Buffalo Rose, Golden, CO, Feb. 20th, 6pm

On February 20th, 2009 the American Alpine Club will be hosting a night of FOOD, FILMS, and FUN. $15 tickets available for purchase at the door at Buffalo Rose, tickets include:
6:00PM:   Beer and Taco Bar at Golden’s local favorite: Buffalo Rose roadhouse
7:30PM:   Showing of three selected films from the ADVENTURE FILM FESTIVAL: ICE, ANARCHY, [...]

Spend an Evening with Three Cups of Tea, One Astronaut, and Dozens of Climbing Icons

Golden, Colorado – What do a best-selling author, NASA astronaut, handful of renowned explorers, and couple dozen icons of climbing have in common? They’ll all be gathering in Golden on February 21st for The American Alpine Club’s Annual Benefit & Awards Dinner. And you’re welcome to join them.

Greg Mortenson, Author of the #1 New [...]

BWAMM Speaker Series: Pete Takeda, February 4th, 7pm

Join world-class alpinist, journalist and author, Pete Takeda, on Wednesday, February 4, at 7:00 p.m., in the Museum, as he discusses the terrifying legacy of the Cold War’s most daring CIA operation from his award-winning book, An Eye at the Top of the World. Pete’s book is a true story involving Cold War intrigue [...]