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under wraps. Head down to the newly renovated AAC Hueco Rock Ranch and spend a week or two sampling the world’s best bouldering. Venture up to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Whether it’s partying down for the annual Hueco Rock Rodeo in Texas or a BBQ with climbing pals in the North Central section, there are plenty of ways to get out and meet members in the Central Region.
GREAT LAKES
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JEREMY COLLINS When I was little, my brothers and I tromped through the woods looking for animals, making forts, and imagining we were Indians. We found other little dirty friends who
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana
VOLUNTEER STORIES
Chair Bill Thompson • Marquette, MI
HEARTLAND
americanalpineclub.org/p/heartland Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri Chair Jeremy Collins • Kansas City, MO
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Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois Chair Ray Kopcinski • Orland Park, IL
NORTH CENTRAL
americanalpineclub.org/northcentral Chair Mark Jobman • Rapid City, SD
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a position as a Section Chair. I thought, “that sounds cool.” And it is. My favorite part of the gig is hosting and attending community events (aka dirtbag parties) where we can share a kindred spirit towards adventure, stories, and a belonging. Like a posse. So yeah, I’m still scrambling through the woods getting dirty, and the AAC is my posse.
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americanalpineclub.org/p/texas Texas The Texas Section is currently lacking a chair. E-mail volunteer@americanalpineclub.org
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Lodging AAC Hueco Rock Ranch Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
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Hueco Rock Rodeo:
[This Page] AAC member James Q Martin [Facing Page] Goin’ big at the Dyno Comp during the 21st annual Hueco Rock Rodeo.
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MAJOR AAC EVENTS
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North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska
and found a community
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an unstoppable posse. Eventually we grew up, and I started climbing rocks and making art. The rocks got bigger and so did the obligations
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