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W. S. Cooper's climbing adventures of 1904 to 1908 are set forth in this lively recollection by the man who, later in life, would persuade Calvin Coolidge to declare Glacier Bay a national monument. His month of climbing in the San Juans in 1908, with John Hubbard, is said to be one of the most productive of climbing in Colorado's history.
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Meet award winning historian Maurice Isserman as he discusses his new book, The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors.
Another summer and another new art exhibit is coming to the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum. We’re excited to announce that we will be featuring works by Topher Straus from July 18th through September. The majority of the works will be from Topher’s The Parks collection.
Come see the paintings and sketches of Gregory William Frux’s time at the Mount Washington Observatory, home of the world’s worst weather.
See a sample of Harvey Carter’s collection on display in the American Alpine Club Library.
All summer we'll have, "A Few Legends of Altitude" on display. This series of portraits, all by Fred Doar, highlight mountain guides that the artists has either climbed with or met along the trail while adventuring in the alpine world. Portraits include legends like Melissa Arnot Reid, Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Ueli Steck, and many more.
The 10th Mountain Division was created during World War II in 1943 as a light infantry unit specially trained for fighting in mountainous and arctic conditions. The troops trained in harsh conditions on Mt. Rainier and set their base camp at Camp Hale, near Leadville in Colorado.
“Summits are magical places. Reaching a peak gives me the exhilarating, humbling, and awe-inspiring experience of being a tiny speck on top of the world. To me, mountaineering is a metaphor for the human condition. It embodies iconcrete form the way we reach for the sky, yet can only climb so high.”
“Wilderness first aid is the knowledge and ability to effectively address injuries, illnesses, or emergencies outside of modern facilities, out in the wild. Skills include knowing how to dress a wound, treat a burn or bite, or set an injured limb. These are important skills that can save your life or the lives of other outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more and be better prepared for your next hiking or backpacking adventure.”