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The AAC hosts many events each year, and has a presence at many more. Our biggest national events are: Craggin’ Classics, the International Climbers’ Meet, and the Annual Benefit Dinner. Section
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Chairs and Regional Coordinators plan events all over the country— there are far too many to list here. Stay tuned to your Section’s web page for up-to-date information on events and volunteering opportunities.
Craggin’ Classics This popular climbing festival combines all things AAC: cragging, socializing, clinics, conservation, and more. Every year, AAC communities around the country host a number of Craggin’ Classics at popular climbing destinations. Find the one closest to you and put it on your calendar!
Beta > Craggin’ Classic—Salt Lake City, UT—August 23-25, 2013 > Craggin’ Classic—Cathedral Ledge, NH—September 13-15, 2013 > Craggin’ Classic—New River Gorge, WV—September 20-22, 2013 > Craggin’ Classic—Smith Rock, OR—October 12-13, 2013 > Craggin’ Classic / Fall Highball—Bishop, CA—November 8-9, 2013
LEARN americanalpineclub.org/craggin
Annual Benefit Dinner The Annual Benefit Dinner is the AAC’s biggest and most anticipated “swanky” event of the year. The dinner brings together climbers of all LEARN ages and abilities for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, socializing, americanalpineclub.org/annualdinner and entertainment. At the dinner itself, and at numerous events sprinkled throughout the weekend, attendees can rub shoulders with climbing legends from every generation. Every ticket sold helps the Club raise funds to improve and expand all the programs that you’ve read about in this book. The Annual Benefit Dinner Weekend was held in San Francisco in 2013 and will travel to Denver in 2014. This year’s Benefit Dinner was a memorable night and an incredible success, celebrating 50 years since the historic 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition. The Annual Dinner sold out early for the first time in recent memory—with more guests than ever before. And guests helped us raise more money for the American Alpine Club than any event in our 111-year history. Numerous AAC Sections around the country also host annual Section Dinners to bring climbers together and to fundraise for local projects and programs. Find more information on these events online and on pages 54–83.
[Top Right] Climbers wrap up the day with stories and spirits, International Climbers’ Meet, Yosemite Valley, CA. AAC member Andrew Burr [Bottom Right] Members enjoy the 2013 Annual Benefit Dinner at San Francisco’s Craneway Pavilion. AAC member Jim Aikman
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Jim Donini, AAC President from 2006 to 2009.