• Rescue expense reimbursement process:
Rescue expense reimbursement process: Let’s make sure you're not left holding the bill because you were unable to call Redpoint to arrange for a rescue. To ensure a seamless coverage experience and a well-coordinated rescue, it’s always best for you to coordinate with Redpoint during a climbing accident. However, if you are unable to contact Redpoint due to your medical condition or circumstances, you're now able to submit a request for reimbursement of up to $7,500 in rescue expenses after an eligible incident. Please see rescue FAQ’s for exclusions and limitations.
• Upgrade for $300K rescue benefit:
Protect yourself, and your wallet, with $300,000 in medical evacuation coverage—nearly guaranteeing that no matter where your accident takes place, you’re expenses will be taken care of.
When you sign up for the Leader ($250/year) AAC membership, you’ll receive coverage for up to $300,000 in medical transport to your home country hospital of choice.
Current AAC members can easily upgrade to the Leader membership level—your existing membership will be prorated accordingly.
Climbing Books
Accidents
+
American Alpine Journal
Publications
Membership levels: Partner, Leader, and Advocate. Both books are delivered in the fall to all members who opt to receive them.
Essential knowledge for safety and inspiration.
Club members enjoy printed or digital annual editions of two of climbing’s most historic and treasured publications:
Accidents in North American Climbing
and
The American Alpine Journal.
These books capture in-depth accident analysis and cutting edge ascents, respectively. You can’t find such robust reporting on climbing’s cutting edge, or such knowledgeable and comprehensive accident analysis, anywhere else in the world. When you become a member you help make these books possible, ultimately fueling essential climbing knowledge and safer climbers everywhere.
Discounts
Membership levels: All members, discounts vary by membership level. Supporter level members do not receive discounts at AAC lodging facilities.
With our gear discounts you can pursue the sickest lines with the shiniest gear…and not break the bank.
AAC members get deep discounts from
300+ outdoor brands
, as well as savings at AAC
lodging facilities
, partner
climbing gyms
, and
guide services
across the country.
American Alpine Club Library & Archives
Membership levels: All members
For climbing bibliophiles.
The Club has one of the
most extensive climbing libraries in the world
, and many artifacts from climbing history that will make your jaw drop. The library is housed in Golden, CO, but we’ll ship you whatever you want to read, for free!
Use the Guidebook Finder to check out a guidebook for your next climbing trip, or
search the catalog
for a good climbing book or video. Having a hard time finding beta for your research project, the new FA you’re dreaming up, or next trip? Our library staff will help you with your research!
Grants
Membership levels: All members
Fund your next climbing trip.
The Club has a storied legacy of funding climbing-related projects—from expeditions to research—in support of our mission. With more than $175,000 in annual awards, you don’t have to be a pro to get your climbing dream funded. AAC grants are for climbers of all levels, from the first-timers heading outside, to climbers facing unique barriers to access and inclusion because of their identity, to experienced climbers putting up first ascents in the greater ranges.
Live Your Dream
Supports every-day adventurers looking to take their abilities to the next level, regardless of age, experience level, or discipline. Over $50k awarded each year to climbers like you!
Cutting Edge Grant
The Cutting Edge grant supports advanced, seasoned climbers undertaking high-level climbing and mountaineering objectives.
