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Southwest Section Events:


Check out whats rolling through your area this fall!  Lots of opportunities to hang with the tribe and get involved.  More events being added every day...


October 14: Pasadena, CA
Michael Ybarra Memorial


Join the American Alpine Club, the Caltech Alpine Club, and most importantly, Michael Ybarra's climbing partners and family, to remember this award-winning writer and climber. Ybarra died in a climbing accident in 2012 and will be remembered at this event by his friends and family, including Kris Solem, Marissa Christman, Eric Gafner, and his sister Suzanne Ybarra. The Caltech Alpine Club is hosting this event for free; there will be snacks, refreshments, and remembrance of an incredible person and personality. The event begins at 7 pm at the Beckman Institute Auditorium at Caltech in Pasadena, but come half an hour early for snacks and conversation.

Directions and more information are at  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=183e8ba11f&e=49344561f0> alpine.caltech.edu/Michael_Ybarra_Memorial.



October 18-20: Joshua Tree, CA
Climb Smart Climbing Festival


Join the AAC & FOJT at the 15th annual Climb Smart event… OCTOBER 18-20, 2013.  Climbing education, stewardship, star athletes and serious swag await you.  This is THE kickoff event for the climbing season in Joshua Tree, and this year’s event features Reel Rock 8 Film Tour (first time in JTree!) on Friday night and the spectacular multimedia party on Saturday night.  All for one incredibly low price packed with value that gives back to the Park, and supports an entire year of FOJT’s work with JTNP, JOSAR, Access Fund and the entire global climbing community.

Clinic and Event detail information can be found at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=35dea8c9fe&e=49344561f0> http://www.friendsofjosh.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CS-clinics-2013-FINAL-no-names-v1.pdf
Register at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=b422c83639&e=49344561f0> http://fojt.eventbrite.com/

 


October 25-27: Oakdale, CA
Oakdale Climber's Festival


The history of climbing told by climbers. Featuring films, authors, artists and more. The climbing event not to be missed. One price gets you three very full days. Pre-register before October 12th and save!  Register at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=b158f2e850&e=49344561f0> http://oakdaleclimbersfestival.com/

Speakers for 2013 are:
Mark Powell, Eric Beck, Dave Rearick, Royal Robbins, Jim Bridwell, Peter Haan, Barry Bates, Roger Breedlove, John Long, Peter Croft, Alex Honnold, Katie Lambert, Tommy Caldwell, Steve Grossman.

Details:
Part I: Through Our Eyes, Climbing on Film
On Friday climbers involved in all aspects of film making will discuss the process of capturing the climbing experience on film. Roger Brown will show Sentinel, The West Face and discuss its production along with Royal Robbins and Tom Frost.  Tom Frost, Greg Lowe and Jim Erickson will discuss the making of Free Climb and Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen of Sender Films will discuss and show their work.  Fred Padula will show the newly restored classic El Capitan, and discuss its creation. Fred will also show his recent documentary about the making of El Capitan to close the evening.

Part II: The Granite Crucible, a Circle of Friends
On Saturday there will be a large list of speakers who will be talking about the community and the evolution of free climbing in Yosemite. Yosemite climbers of record will discuss their free climbing accomplishments and development in relation to the natural and human resources unique to Yosemite.

Part III: Standing Our Ground, Preserving Camp 4
On Sunday sit back and enjoy the conversation that takes us to the value and significance of Camp 4 and its preservation will be discussed in detail with speakers to include: Doug Robinson, Glen Denny, Tom Frost and Dick Duane.


October 29: Berkeley, CA
Special Gore Pro Peek Party


Come celebrate the American Alpine Club with our friends at Gore-Tex at a special free event happening at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, CA on the evening of October 29th, 2013!  There will be food, games, New Belgium Brewing Co. beer, music, speakers, tons of top end swag, big prizes to win, high fives, and good times!  Why are we celebrating?  Because we are a RAD organization and we should celebrate our accomplishments with a big party!

Try on the latest apparel technology from WL GORE, GORE-TEX Pro technology--the latest jackets from pinnacle brands like Arcteryx, Mammut, Patagonia, The North Face, Adidas Outdoor, Marmot and Outdoor Research in our GORE-TEX Ski Mountaineering Simulator environment.  Experience great food and beverages, music, games, prizes and good times with the American Alpine Club. Hear amazing stories from your local Live Your Dream Grant winners and chat with professional climbers.  Admission is free, but you must RSVP.

REGISTER FOR FREE AT:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=3541cb37cf&e=49344561f0> http://www.peeklaunch.com/GORE-TEX_Pro_and_AAC_Peek_Event/GORE-TEX_Pro_and_AAC_Peek.html
 


November 8,9: Bishop, CA
Fall Highball Craggin' Classic


Reel Rock, Buttermilks, High-Lines, Hot-Dogs, Bonfires, New Belgium, Segal, Stanhope, & Robinson, OH MY!  Introducing the Fall Highball Craggin' Classic 2013!

Join the American Alpine Club and C.A.M.P. for the annual Fall Highball Craggin' Classic happening in Bishop, CA on November 8-10, 2013.  This very special Eastside event features Reel Rock Film Tour 8; a free volunteer breakfast in the Buttermilks; a Buttermilk Adopt-a-Crag; a special high-line demo station hosted by Gibbon; an evening Climber Reception Party at Mill Creek Station hosted by New Belgium Brewing Co. featuring free beer, silent auction, food, bonfires, raffle, and a very special slideshow presentation by Matt Segal and Will Stanhope; and, on Sunday, a guided tour of Smoke's Rockcourse and private New Belgium beer tasting with climbing legend Doug Robinson!

Registration Information:

Tickets are $15 which includes both the Friday showing of Reel Rock Film Tour 8 as well as entrance into the Saturday evening Climber's Reception featuring free beer from New Belgium, a silent auction, food, bonfires, raffles and the slideshow presentation by Matt Segal and Will Stanhope.  Tickets will be sold at the door, first come, first served.  

*Tickets for the Sunday guided tour of Smoke's Rockcourse with Doug Robinson & private New Belgium beer tasting are $40 and must be purchased in advance.  Space is extremely limited so pick up your tickets today.  Tickets may be purchased at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=62ad5d98a2&e=49344561f0> http://rockcourse.bpt.me

 

All proceeds of the Fall Highball Craggin' Classic benefit the American Alpine Club's Live Your Dream Grant in the Western Region--a grant which funds the every-man adventurer looking to push their climbing resume into the next level.  More information on the Live Your Dream Grant can be found at  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=e03f31d6eb&e=49344561f0> http://americanalpineclub.org/grants

 

Event Details:


Friday, Nov. 8

7:00pm Reel Rock Film Tour 8 at Mill Creek Station

A special showing of the Reel Rock Film Tour 8, the annual tour of the worlds greatest climbing and adventure films.  Doors open at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $15 and sold at a first come, first served basis.  The ticket price includes admission into the Saturday evening party, including free beer, silent auction, and slideshow as well!

 

Saturday, Nov. 9

8:00am Breakfast, Adopt-a-Crag, & Highlining at the Buttermilks

Free volunteer breakfast provided by Black Sheep Coffee Roasters and Wilson's Eastside Sports followed by a Buttermilk Adopt-a-Crag with the Access Fund Conservation Crew, the USFS, and Friends of the Inyo.  There will also be a high-line demo station run by Gibbon for those adventures looking to get off the deck!

 

5:00pm Climber Reception, Beer, Bonfires, Slideshow at Mill Creek Station

Join us for an evening reception party hosted by New Belgium Brewing Co. complete with food and beer, a killer silent auction, bonfires, raffles, and a special slideshow presentation by climbing athletes Matt Segal and Will Stanhope!  Doors open at 5:00pm slideshow begins around 7:30pm.  Tickets are $15 sold at the door on a first come, first served basis.  Attendees who purchased a ticket for the Friday Reel Rock Showing are admitted free of charge.

 

Sunday, Nov. 10

10:00am Guided tour of Smoke's Rockcourse with Doug Robinson & Private New Belgium tasting

Get your tickets TODAY for a special guided tour of Smoke's Rock Course in the Buttermilks led by climbing legend Doug Robinson.   After the guided tour, sit down for a private New Belgium beer tasting at the foot of the Sierra!  Space is limited to 8 participants.  Tickets for this special event are $40 and can be purchased at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=bfcce67d24&e=49344561f0> http://rockcourse.bpt.me

 

Smoke's Rock Course is an old-school, class 4 and 5 scramble across the Buttermilk country, first explored by Eastside climbing legend Smoke Blanchard.  Your adventure will involve scrambling, climbing, chimneys, jumping, scooting, and hopping your way across the granite formations and should only be embarked upon by those with adequate climbing skills and those comfortable climbing 4th and easy 5th class without a rope or harness.  The adventure will be taught old-school style by Doug Robinson, perhaps the only pioneer of Yosemite's Golden Age still active, and you will learn how to climb with nothing but a thin rope and your shoes!

More information can be found at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=7786da32e9&e=49344561f0> http://americanalpineclub.org/p/craggin-classic#bishop

 


November 30: Los Angeles, CA
Southwest Section Holiday Dinner


Join the tribe fore the annual get-together at Taix Restaurant Los Angeles, CA (1911 W Sunset BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90026).  The guest speaker this year will be Mountain Hardwear athlete Freddie Wilkinson.  An award winning alpinist, mountaineer, and author, Freddie has established new hard routes the world across.  He is the author of "One Mountain Thousand Summits: The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2." 

 

Details:

The dinner kicks off with a no-host bar at 6:00pm with dinner beginning at 7:00pm.

Tickets are $40 with all proceeds going to benefit the American Alpine Club.  There will also be a Raffle and silent auction.

 

REGISTER TODAY at:  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=24b560b146&e=49344561f0> http://swsdinner.bpt.me

About Freddie:

Freddie Wilkinson is a climber, writer, guide, and filmmaker based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He has made numerous first and notable ascents and has written insightfully about climbing and mountains for numerous publications. See, for example, “The Sanctity of Space” (Alpinist 41), about Freddie’s first ascent of the Tooth Traverse in Alaska’s Ruth Gorge. Freddie was the 2007 recipient of the AAC’s Bates Award, for outstanding accomplishment by a young climber. Those who attended last year’s show with Steve Swenson will remember that Freddie, along with Steve and Mark Richey, made first ascent of Saser Kangri II for which they received a Piolet d’Or and about which Freddie made the film “The Old Breed.” He also is the author of the book “One Mountain Thousand Summits,” about the 2008 tragedy on K2. Learn more about Freddie at his blog www.thenamelesscreature.com. 

 

Freddie will be presenting, “Mountain/Story,” which weaves tales of Freddie’s own adventures with the stories of those who inspire him and features some of the most visually-stunning mountain photography ever captured. It focuses on four unknown climbing Sherpas who were at the heart of the 2008 K2 tragedy and the incredible legacy of explorer, cartographer, and aerial photographer Bradford Washburn’s work in the mountains of Alaska. In the course of these investigations, new routes get climbed on Kangtega and the Mooses Tooth, with much hilarity and high-jinx along the way. The show is presented with the generous support of Mountain Hardware and Clif Bar. 

 

This will be a fun evening for the climbing community. Join us and bring your friends!

 




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About the Southwest Section:

You've received this email because you're part of the American Alpine Club's  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=376ae305fc&e=49344561f0> Southwest Section—one of four Sections in the  <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=cba0b1583a&e=49344561f0> Western Region!

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!

 <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=8f4d52a600&e=49344561f0> Visit the Southwest Webpage            <mailto:southwest at americanalpineclub.org> Email the Southwest Section           <http://americanalpineclub.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=60afa02764806293a37aacfda&id=f30da8a554&e=49344561f0> Benefits in the West

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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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