Archive for the ‘What's Going On’ Category

American Alpine Club

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

The new American Alpine Club

The American Alpine Club (AAC) has some sweet new ideas sprouting into a gold mine of new support for it’s members and non-members.  This new gauntlet runs from the “Choss Boss” photo contests  for every photographer out there to great rescue insurance.

The new member benefits for May 2011

(Note at time of publish: Some of the above links from AAC may not work)

Another cool thing the AAC is doing to connect with the climbing public.  They are showing up to  climbing events like the Zanskar Odyessy film premier that took place at the Eldorado Springs Art Center.

The AAC at the Zanskar Odyssey Premier

One the other new things the AAC is doing.  They are cutting down on surplus by only printing the American Alpine Journal (AAJ) for it’s members in the future.  This is a good thing since most the books they print end up sitting on a shelf not purchased, therefore not helping the club funding and also wasting product and time that could have been spent in a more useful manner.  Besides, the AAJ is available online after the print issue has been out.

Two new routes in the Ruth Gorge of Alaska

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Just found this nice video of some good work in the Ruth Gorge of Alaska.  Jon Bracey and Matt Helliker climb two new routes on prominent features in the Gorge during a two week journey.

Bracey/Helliker, Alaska, new routes from Matt Helliker on Vimeo.

For another Alaskan feat this summer go here.

Macro play

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

I took this with a Macro lens from my Grandpa who just sent me all of his old Nikon gear.  I found an adapter to use on ebay to use these great Nikon optics on my Canon EOS cameras.  This was shot with my 40D.

Climbing Magazine

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Just wanted to post a quick note letting you know that an image I took on Mount Hood this last winter will be published in the August 2008 issue for the editorial by Matt Samet of Climbing. Go pick up a copy and check it out.

Yosemite Extreme Pano Project

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

I have returned from Yosemite. It was a most wonderful event to be part of. The location for my crew’s section changed from Sierra Point to the Manure Pile. Here’s a shot of the set up. More to come on the historical event soon. For a more comprehensive article on this event check out HD View’s segment:

HD View

Below is a picture of Manurer Pile from Super Topo

Our shoot location was at the top of the red line.

This portion added July 22, 2008:

The xRez Yosemite Extreme Pano Project is now available for viewing in the Microsoft Silverlight format at the following link:

http://www.xrez.com/yosemite.html

Enjoy.