American Alpine Club

Through the american alpine journal, distributed in hard copy since 1929 and now also on-line, the aac records new climbs and climbing accomplishments. The aac's library in golden, colorado is one of the world's largest climbing libraries, including books, guidebooks, maps, dvds, and other resources.

Conservation & advocacy resources: protecting the places we climb has been central to the aac and has been since the club's inception more than a century ago. Aac projects can be found throughout the world. The aac is also active internationally, including initiatives in asia and south america.

Community resources: the aac supports the climbing community. The organization provides grants for climbers, helping members climb beyond their home area. Also, the aac operates several campgrounds for climbers, including the grand teton climbers' ranch in grand teton national park, wy., as well as campgrounds in new york, texas, west virginia, and new hampshire. The aac also supports members by providing up to 12,500 in rescue benefits. In addition, the aac hosts local and national events to build community among climbers.