NEW American Alpine Club Benefit Package

New and Expanded Member Benefits from the American Alpine Club
When the Club asked members and climbers what they wanted most from the AAC, tangible membership benefits topped the list, so we have been hard at work negotiating new and better benefits for you. Check out the list below for all the benefits your membership dollars provide as of May 2011.

• Improved Rescue Benefits: New $5,000 domestic INSURANCE added to current $5,000 worldwide rescue service
• New Insurance Options: Health, Accident, Life, Trip & Travel
• New AAC Clubhouse in Kathmandu ($15/night)
• New Lodging Discounts
• New Gym Discounts
• New Gear Discounts
• New Guide Service Discounts
• New AAC Cornerstone Grant ($25,000/year) for crag infrastructure
• $8,000 Added to Spitzer Cutting Edge Grant (now $20,000/year)
• $3,000 Added to Mountain Fellowship Grant (now $15,000/year)
• New Online: Post your trip reports on americanalpineclub.org
• New Online: Connect locally through interactive section websites
• New Online: Digitally update your library book mailing address
• New Online: Entire library collection now searchable
• More Local Programs: Events, conservation, mentorship, advocacy
• More Local Support: Full-time Regional Coordinators hired across the U.S.