AAC climbers meet to be held in Yosemite

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The American Alpine Club (AAC) is pleased to announce the annual International Climbers Meet (ICM) held in Yosemite, CA from October 4-10, 2010. The AAC has welcomed participants from over 25 countries in the past two annual events, and we hope you will consider joining us for another successful exchange this October. Please visit the ICM page for more information about the purpose and history of the event.

We are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2010 ICM to be held in Yosemite, CA:

October 4:
1:00pm - Vans depart from Fresno/ Yosemite International Airport and/or other predetermined location for travel to Yellow Pines campground.
6:00pm - Dinner and welcoming reception.

October 5-9:
Climbing and a session of trail work on one of the days.

October 10
9:00a.m. - Vans depart Yosemite Valley for Fresno. All climbers must vacate Yellow Pines campground by 10:00am

The registration fee for the event is $200. Climbers are responsible for travel expenses to and from Fresno/ Yosemite International Airport. Meals will be provided during the stay at Yosemite Valley.

WE WILL BE CAMPING. Please review the gear lists below.

Essential gear:
Tent, sleeping bag and pad, mess kit (i.e., bowl, plate, fork, knife, spoon, water bottles, coffee mug) harness, climbing shoes, chalk bag and belay device.

Suggested clothing:
The weather in Yosemite this time of year can vary from 60 degrees during the day and 40 degrees at night. Bring everything from shorts to down coats, hiking shoes to flip-flops.

For More Information:
Dana Richardson
Outreach Manager
drichardson@americanalpineclub.org
+1 303 384 0110 ext. 10

This is a unique opportunity for climbers from around the globe to experience the remarkable climbing in Yosemite Valley. This is one event you won't want to miss!

Go to AAC page.