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The AAC and Black Diamond Equipment are excited to introduce our next 2026 Cutting Edge Grant recipient: Dane Steadman! Steadman will be awarded $5,000 to attempt the north buttress of Gharkun (6,621m) in the Pakistani Karakoram. https://t.co/mJdXSF7H1N

📷 Dane Steadman

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ICYMI: Grand Teton Climbers' Ranch opened last month! Get the full history of this iconic lodge https://t.co/NKsiCRRDhm

GTCR is one of five lodging facilities generously supported by Rab Equipment.

📷 AAC member Erika Wiggins

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Erwan Legrand took down one of the longest-standing open projects in the world: Le Bombé Bleu at Buoux, France—barefoot, at just 17 years old. Hear the full story in this month's Cutting Edge podcast, supported by Feathered Friends 🔗 https://t.co/PP3NAKNLnI

📷 William Halais

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Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Gala! We'll see you all October 24 in Golden, CO. Bring your cowboy boots—this one's western themed 🤠

Get your tickets, explore the weekend schedule, and see what kind of impact you can make ➡️ https://t.co/cZeVuKgst4

📷 Jim Aikman

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Looking for weekly inspiration? Look no further. Scroll for some of our favorite lines from the upcoming American Climbing Journal ➡️

The American Climbing Journal launches this fall. Get a sneak peek of the publication https://t.co/i5CkM7zVam

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Aikman: "Why in a day...what's appealing about that kind of challenge?"

Vanhee: "Yeah. Very good question."

Hear the full account of Siebe Vanhee and Tommy Caldwell's all-free ascent of the east face of the Central Tower in Chile's Torres del Paine ➡️ https://t.co/kTCrB8ZCem

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On October 9, 2025, Quinn Mason completed the first female ascent of Spirit Quest (5.14d) on Squamish's Paradise Wall

Read Quinn's first person account of the 14 day project, and get a sneak peek of its print run in the American Climbing Journal (ACJ) ➡️ https://t.co/i5CkM7zVam

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Join the AAC before midnight. Use code QUEST. Get the t-shirt.

Membership includes rescue coverage, discounts, publications, grants, lodging, and access to climbing resources that help you climb farther and safer. United we climb. https://t.co/uwsqrWGIec

📸 Foster Denney

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Belayshionship trouble? We hear you.

In this episode of the AAC podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette to explore case studies of climbing partnerships you might find familiar. Hear more ➡️ https://t.co/9IONyvLQK1

📷 Andrew Burr

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Most big-wall ascents in Chile's Torres del Paine take weeks. Tommy Caldwell and Siebe Vanhee completed their free ascent of Torre Central in just 24 hours.

Get the full story in this month's Cutting Edge podcast ➡️ https://t.co/h7hMXsbEiA

📷: Siebe Vanhee and Tommy Caldwell

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Originally published in Guidebook XVIII, "Imprints left on Summits" by Sierra McGivney, dives into the summit registers collected and archived by the AAC library and the stories they might hold.

Explore the archives ➡️ https://t.co/Hwfp7zDvJF

📷 Foster Denney

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The AAC and Black Diamond Equipment are pleased to announce our 2026 Cutting Edge Grant recipients, Chantel Astorga and Tad McCrea, who will both pursue world-class pursuits in the Himalayas https://t.co/OoKg0T6iKQ

📷 1-2: Chantel Astorga
📷 3-4: Tad McCrea

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Membership comes with benefits like rescue coverage, lodging, publications, and through June 30? A limited-edition t-shirt, designed by Oscar Mitchell.

Join using code QUEST to receive your shirt https://t.co/uwsqrWGIec

📸 Jason Antin, Sierra McGivney, and Foster Denney

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Your climber took a leader fall, they are unconscious, and unresponsive. What do you do?

Jason Antin is back to show you ONE way to rescue an unconscious leader while on a multi-pitch climb in this month's installment of The Prescription: https://t.co/wmy0ulUirP

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This fall, the AAC publishes the 2026 American Climbing Journal. Get a preview of what to expect from the inaugural edition in an interview with editor Matt Samet by Hannah Provost https://t.co/W05ugXD9ZX

📷: Samet showing love to his cockatiel, Gandalf. Photo by Foster Denney

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This shirt won’t be around for long…

Oscar Mitchell’s artwork is inspired by long days, new challenges, and good company in the mountains 🏔️

Head to the link below to join, renew, or donate and claim yours ⬇️
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📸 Foster Denney

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Your support powers our stories, reports, and lessons.

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📸 Jason Antin, Sierra McGivney, and Foster Denney

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Some climbs collectively haunt.

Jaws II (5.15a) lures its victims...

China Beach (5.14b) asks climbers to linger...

Predator (5.13b) is everywhere...

Continue reading at the link 🔗 https://t.co/yskeZrKhta

📷 1 & 2: Jordi Llauradó i Vilà
📷 3: François Lebeau

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📸 IFMGA/AMGA Guide Jason Antin, Sierra McGivney (Editor), and Foster Denney (Videographer)

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What percent of climbers THINK they always observe safety practices….vs. actually do? Are climbers even interested in training? Do indoor climbers even want to climb outside?

Some answers will surprise you…

Click the link to listen in and find out 🔗 https://t.co/Zs7ntOX5IY