Members
We strive to provide our members with a broad array of helpful benefits that allow you more and better access to alpine environments. We are also a policy voice for you, speaking out for the climbing community from the backcountry to the backrooms of Congress.

Events
Ongoing activities include grassroots projects at various rock climbing areas, annual meetings, regional events, and other climber gatherings.

Sections
AAC members belong to one of 14 geographic sections, each of which has their own chair and events. Sections are a great way to get involved in local issues and meet members in your area.

Expedition Support
A function of the American Alpine Club is to encourage and support American mountaineering expeditions. The Club provides: information and advice, endorsement of expeditions, loans to expeditions and individuals, and sponsorship of expeditions.

Ranches & Huts
The AAC maintains the Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch, which provides rustic cabins for climbers in Grand Teton National Park. Discounts on other U.S. huts are also available to members, as are the hut stamps for discounts on European huts.

Corporate Partners
The generous financial donations of these companies support The American Alpine Club's efforts to protect climbing access and preserve our nation's alpine areas.

About the AAC
Founded in 1902, The American Alpine Club is dedicated to promoting climbing knowledge, conserving mountain environments, and serving the American climbing community.

UIAA
It is the organization that represents several million mountaineers and climbers, world-wide, on international issues.