If you are interested in climbing and mountaineering you probably have heard of the AAC(American Alpine Club). Well, the AAC now also publishes many of their articles online at the American Alpine Journal. This publication is the “journal of record” for the documentation of significant climbs. The reports from North America can be found here. I

From the AAJ website: “The AAJ is published by the American Alpine Club. Founded in 1902, the AAC is the leading national organization devoted to mountaineering and rock climbing, the conservation and study of mountainous regions, and representing the interests of the American climbing community.”

I am a member of the AAC for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is the Global Rescue Service. This service is a $5000 rescue benefit, no elevation limitation and not just for climbing. If you spend as much time as I do in the mountains, this coverage is a good idea. The other benefits can be found on the AAC Website.

Well, since I am not on the trail today, I think I am going to spend a little time in the journals at AAJ!

Hope to see you on the trail, Peter