Accidents Happen. This Climbing Book Helps Turn Them Into Lessons Learned. Maureen O’Hagan|October 5, 2020 The annual "Accidents in North American Climbing" has became one of climbing's key safety tools.
The Best Climbing Books According to AAC Librarians Eric Rueth|March 19, 2019 The AAC library is packed full of alpine history. Here are the librarians' top picks for mountain stories to get lost in.
‘The Adventure Side of Climbing’: Brette Harrington’s Alpine Vision Hilary Oliver|March 5, 2019 Brette Harrington deals with the loss of her life partner to a climbing accident, and continues to find inspiration pioneering big mountain climbing routes.
American Alpine Club: Small Businesses that Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands are Hurting Phil Powers and Mark Butler|January 11, 2019 The American Alpine Club explains how the partial government shutdown is impacting tourism-based economies and small businesses.
Lowering Accidents on the Rise, American Alpine Club Finds Dougald MacDonald|September 25, 2018 The American Alpine Club has observed an increase in the number of lowering accidents. Here are some takeaways to help climbers stay safe.
Top 5 Takeaways from Accidents in North American Climbing 2017 Dougald MacDonald|October 10, 2017 Learn from the top 5 rock climbing accidents in North America in 2017. Stay safe and informed with REI's expert analysis.
Prevent Cratering: Close the System Dougald MacDonald|November 4, 2016 Here’s one of the best things you can do to prevent lowering accidents while single-pitch climbing Of all the safety steps you take while...
