[CMCEmail] Fall AAC Events

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Upcoming Events:


We still have a number of great events lined up this fall.  Take a look below and mark your calendar--some require advanced registration so please take note! 


October 19-21:
Climb Smart Climbing Festival in Joshua Tree, CA


Mark your calendar for Climb Smart 2012, October 19-21 at Joshua Tree Lake Campground and in the Park.  Climb Smart is the kickoff event in Joshua Tree for climbers, bringing the local and global climbing community together for education, celebration and inspiration.  Hosted by Friends of Joshua Tree, join the festivities with special guest athletes of yore, climbing education, multimedia presentations, special Friday night entertainment, park service projects, the always superb raffle and silent auction and Saturday night party at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground... all for one ridiculously LOW donation amount (that is tax-deductible, btw).  For more information on Friends of Joshua Tree and their great efforts, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=3b45e986d9&e=49344561f0> http://www.friendsofjosh.org/
 
To register for the event, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=90894fd422&e=49344561f0> http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=231696


October 26-28:
Oakdale Climber's Festival in Oakdale, CA


Join the AAC in celebrating the inaugural Oakdale Climbers Festival taking place at the Oakdale Community Center Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28, 2012.
It will be a weekend of climbing history told by the climbing legends themselves.  Guest speakers will include Al Steck, Ken Yeager, Doug Robinson, Royal Robbins, Tom Frost, Peter Haan, Steve Roper, Paul Piana, Yuji Hirayama and Hans Florine.   “Running Towards Commitment- The Salathé Experience” will be the theme for the first two days with the third day hosting a symposium called, "Forging Ahead--American Climbing Hardware in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's."  For more information, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=a7c2b63be5&e=49344561f0> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakdale-Climbing-Festival/166840100116972
 
The event is free to the public but please register at: <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=4f24983224&e=49344561f0>   <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=10b0dcde67&e=49344561f0> http://climb.oakdalecity.com/


November 3:
LVCLC BBQ in Las Vegas, NV


Join the Las Vegas Climber’s Liaison Council and the American Alpine Club in celebrating the start of the fall climbing season with a pot luck barbeque and membership drive!  The Access Fund has just announced a new joint membership with the LVCLC and together with the AAC we are working to help create a united climbing community in Las Vegas.  We’re starting fresh and we need you!  There will be friends, food, drinks, a slackline, and a swag raffle!  This will also be a time to discuss Council leadership positions, upcoming projects, and volunteer opportunities.  If you live in the Las Vegas area, come hang out!  (11/3/12 @ 5:00pm @ 11212 Hedgemont Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89138)

For questions or to RSVP contact Lacey Jones at (702) 326-9269


November 9-10:
Fall Highball & Craggin' Classic in Bishop, CA


Join the American Alpine Club for the 6th Annual Fall Highball and the Western Region's first Craggin' Classic November 9-10 2012 in Bishop, California.  The event will kick off on Friday, November 9th with a showing of the REEL ROCK Film Tour at 7:30pm at Mill Creek Station (599 Mill Creek Rd. Bishop, CA 93514).  On Saturday, November 10th at 8:30am join the AAC, Friends of the Inyo, the USFS, the Access Fund and Mountain Hardware in the Buttermilks for a free local breakfast followed by the Buttermilk Adopt-a-Crag.  After the stewardship event, enjoy some open climbing with pro athlete Matt Wilder.
 
In the evening beginning at 5:30pm, there will be a special reception and silent auction hosted by New Belgium Brewing Co. at Mill Creek Station (599 Mill Creek Rd., Bishop, CA 93514).  There will be free beer, free swag, and good times.  The auction is raising money for the Western Region's Live Your Dream Grant, an AAC grant funding projects by local every-day climbers looking to progress their climbing skills to the next level.  At 7:30pm Matt Wilder will give a slideshow of his rock domination exploits followed by some live bluegrass from California's,  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=4751d4414e&e=49344561f0> The Trespassers.
 
For more information and to register, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=eaa97a8994&e=49344561f0> www.americanalpineclub.org/p/craggin-classic#bishop.  AAC members can enter the passwod "alpin8001" at checkout to get special member pricing!


November 13:
RCS/SCMA 80th Anniversary with Royal Robbins in Pasadena, CA


You are invited to the 80th anniversary party recognizing the founding of the RCS, the Rock Climbing Section of the Sierra Nevada Club that eventually became the SCMA, Southern California Mountaineering Association. The birthday party is being held Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00pm in the Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech in Pasadena, CA. (332 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91125)

Hosted by the Southern California Mountaineering Association and the Caltech Alpine Club, the event is a celebration of the history of the RCS/SCMA with special guest speaker Royal Robbins! There will be birthday cake, refreshments, and good cheer.

Please RSVP at: <mailto:dan at danrichter.com?subject=RCS%2FSCMA%2080th%20Birthday%20RSVP>   <mailto:dan at danrichter.com> dan at danrichter.com


November 14:
North Face Speaker Series: Emily Harrington in San Diego, CA


Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Emily started climbing as a young girl, joining the USA Junior Climbing Team at the age of 12 and becoming a nationally-ranked competitor indoors on artificial walls. Reaching the heights is the norm for Emily - she has climbed the extremely difficult sport climbing grade of 5.14b, been on the podium at World Cup competitions, and recently delved into the ice and mixed climbing world, climbing M9 mixed and winning the Ouray Ice Festival in 2012. Most recently, she found herself on top of the world, summiting Everest in spring 2012.  The VIP reception will be held at San Diego Natural History Museum (1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101) and will benefit Outdoor Research.  Many thanks to the sponsor, Adventure 16!


For more information and for tickets, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=f41a0d1eea&e=49344561f0> http://thenorthface.inticketing.com/events/241545

 


November 15:
North Face Speaker Series: Emily Harrington in Santa Monica, CA


Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, Emily started climbing as a young girl, joining the USA Junior Climbing Team at the age of 12 and becoming a nationally-ranked competitor indoors on artificial walls. Reaching the heights is the norm for Emily - she has climbed the extremely difficult sport climbing grade of 5.14b, been on the podium at World Cup competitions, and recently delved into the ice and mixed climbing world, climbing M9 mixed and winning the Ouray Ice Festival in 2012. Most recently, she found herself on top of the world, summiting Everest in spring 2012.  This event will be held at Morgan-Wixson Theater (2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405).  

For more information and for tickets, please visit:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=2c52159221&e=49344561f0> http://thenorthface.inticketing.com/events/241546

 


December 1:
Southwest Section Holiday Dinner featuring Mark Richey in Los Angeles, CA


Save the date!  The Southwest Section's Annual Holiday Dinner will be held Saturday, December 1st at the Taix Resturaunt in Los Angeles.  Alpine rock dominator, past AAC president, and 2012 recipient of the prestigious Piolet d'Or--an award to recognize climbers of all nationalities for individual or team adventures that “perpetuate the ideal of climbing summits by the most beautiful means possible, because the mountains exist—and offer a ‘fair means’ challenge.”
He recieved the award along with teammates Steve Swenson and Freddie Wilkinson for their amazing FA of Saser Kangri II--the second tallest unclimbed peak in the world.  More details TBA.




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About the Southwest Section:

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The Southwest Section of the American Alpine Club covers all of the fantastic Southern California and Southern Nevada climbing, including classic areas like Joshua Tree, Red Rocks, and Tahquitz. The Section hosts various climbing-related activities across the area, but primarily in the Los Angeles area. 

On the Section's website, you'll find the latest blog posts, information about volunteers and volunteering, links to find Guidebooks for the Section, and contact information so you can get in touch!

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EVENT DISCLAIMER:
Climbers/participants have the duty at all times to climb, camp and/or participate in social events in a manner that avoids injury to themselves and others. YOU WILL BE CLIMBING, PARTICIPATING AND/OR SOCIALIZING AT YOUR OWN RISK ; neither AAC nor the Section leaders will be instructing/guiding, checking equipment, monitoring social activities or providing emergency response. PARTICIPANTS ACCEPT ALL LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND/OR LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND TO THEMSELVES, TO OTHERS AND TO PROPERTY.  

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