Climbers sought for American Alpine Club's International Meet in Yosemite

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The American Alpine Club is hosting its annual International Climbers’ Meet (ICM). The following invitation was provided by the AAC's Carol Kotchek:

The Yosemite Valley. Image courtesy of Accessfund.org

We would like the UIAA to extend an invitation to all of its members to participate in this annual event to be held the week of September 26 - October 1, 2011 in Yosemite Valley. Participants must have some climbing experience but all abilities are welcome to apply. The goal is to host a diverse group of climbing abilities from a multitude of countries. New to this year’s event is participation of American Alpine Club members.

The fee is $435 USD per person. Participants provide their own transportation to Fresno, California airport.
Your fee includes:
• Pick up Fresno airport September 25 by 5:00 PM local time, drop off at Fresno airport October 2 by 9:00 AM local time.
• Transportation in Yosemite Valley
• Six nights and days camping at secluded Yellow Pines camp ground
• Three catered meals per day
• Experienced host climbers to partner with for climbing
• Five and one half days of climbing in spectacular Yosemite Valley
• One half day of a stewardship project for Yosemite Valley National Park
• Nightly campfire for storytelling, socializing, and general carousing

Last year’s meet was a rousing success. Participants enjoyed climbing everything from all day long routes to challenging short climbs. We hosted climbers of all levels from more than eight different countries . Accounts of the day’s adventures were shared every evening over dinner, beers, and the glowing campfire. Come join the fun in the premier American climbing area of Yosemite Valley.

Deadline for applications is July 15.
Submit attached application electronically via e-mail to ckotchek@americanalpineclub.org
Questions? Contact: ckotchek@americanalpineclub.org