American Alpine Club 2007 Annual Meeting in Bend, Oregon

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American Alpine Club's 2007 Annual Meeting in Bend Oregon
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From our Calendar of Current Traditional Mountaineering Events:
Thursday through Monday, March 29 to April 2, 2007 in Bend Oregon!
The 2007 American Alpine Club Mountain Fest and Annual Meeting, The Riverhouse Hotel and Smith Rock State Park
Pre registered full weekend pass holders have access to all the events including the Saturday evening awards and presentation. The only way to attend the Saturday evening awards and presentation and/or the Friday dinner is by purchasing the weekend pass. All other events will be open on a space available basis. This includes the Direct Beckey film, the House/Anderson presentation, Climate Change Symposium, Ladies Base Camp Breakfast, clinics and closing reception.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29
6:00-8:00pm, DINNER, McMenamins, Bend, Welcoming dinner and reception for officials and guests.
8:00-10:00pm, "DIRECT BECKEY", DIRECTORS CUT FILM PREVIEW, McMenamins, Bend, Preview clips, photographs and rarely before seen archival footage dating back to the 1940's from the upcoming documentary, "Direct Beckey." This historic film tells the unique life story of climbing legend and prolific first ascentionist: Fred Beckey. Featuring filmmakers Dave O'Leske and Jeff Wenger with special guest Fred Beckey.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30
8:00am-5:00pm, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Riverhouse Hotel
5:00-6:00pm, WELCOMING RECEPTION, Riverhouse Hotel
5:00-8:00pm, SILENT AUCTION OPENS, Riverhouse Hotel
6:00-7:30pm, DINNER, Riverhouse Hotel
8:00-10:00pm, STEVE HOUSE & VINCE ANDERSON PRESENTATION, Midtown Ballroom, Bend, Spend an evening with cutting-edge alpinist Steve House as he recounts a new route in Peru with partner Marko Prezelj as well as his sixteen-year quest to climb Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face. His 2005 ascent of the central pillar of the world's biggest wall with Vince Anderson has gone down in history as one of the most important climbs in the Himalaya. Live artwork by Jeremy Collins, auction, and awards. See the amazing poster
10:00pm-close, POST SHOW PARTY, Domino Room

SATURDAY, MARCH 31
7:30 A.M.-9 A.M., BURRITO BREAKFAST, Smith Rock
7:30 A.M.-9 A.M., CLINIC REGISTRATION, Smith Rock
9:30 A.M.-12 P.M., ROCK CLIMBING CLINICS, SESSION ONE, Smith Rock
1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M., ROCK CLIMBING CLINICS, SESSION TWO, Smith Rock
Featured clinicians include Chris Sharma, Dave Graham, Kate Rutherford, Beth Rodden, Tommy Caldwell, Steve House, Josh Wharton, Katie Brown, Jack Tackle, Chris Lindner, Arno Ilgner, Vince Anderson, and Lynn Hill. There are two clinic sessions scheduled for the weekend. Online sign up.

9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., TRADE FAIR, Smith Rock

1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., CLIMATE CHANGE SYMPOSIUM, Riverhouse Hotel
DR. HENRY VAUX, JR will introduce the topic, DR. MAYNARD M. MILLER will address the alterations in Alaska's glaciers. TOMATSU NAKAMURA will discuss the Eastern Himalaya. MARK BOWEN author of Thin Ice will discuss the outlook looking forward.
4:30-5:30 pm, MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Riverhouse Hotel
5:00-7:00pm, RECEPTION, SILENT AUCTION CLOSES, Riverhouse Hotel

7:00-11:00pm, DINNER AND AWARDS, CALDWELL/RODDEN PRESENTATION, Riverhouse Hotel
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TOMMY CALDWELL AND BETH RODDEN. Two of the most accomplished rock climbers in the world, the "First Couple of Rock" explain and share the sacrifice and dedication it takes to complete the hardest free rock routes in the world through stunning video and dramatic still images from Yosemite to Kyrgyzstan to Smith Rock.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1
8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M., LADIES' BASE CAMP BREAKFAST,
Riverhouse Hotel, RSVP MANDATORY. Breakfast available for purchase. Expect the unexpected. Come share climbing experiences, meet the women of the Board and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first ascent of the NW Face of Half Dome by Liz Robbins, special guests of honor. Also featuring Yosemite pioneer, climber, writer and raconteur Allen Steck.
10:30 A.M.-12 P.M., METOLIUS FACTORY TOUR, BEND
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., SERVICE PROJECT, Smith Rock
4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., CLOSING RECEPTION, The Depot, Terrabonne, BBQ, beer and presentation

MONDAY, APRIL 2
8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., SECTION LEADERS SUMMIT, Riverhouse Hotel

LODGING INFORMATION
A limited block of rooms is being held for Mountain Fest attendees at the Riverhouse Hotel beginning at $82. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2007 and secured with a credit card. Call (800) 547-3928 and mention the AAC Annual Meeting to receive the discount. The Riverhouse amenities include four restaurants, room service, two swimming pool complexes, fitness center, tennis courts, a championship 18-hole golf course, lounge and night club featuring live entertainment. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided.

Walk in camping is available at Smith Rock State Park for $4 on a first-come, first-served basis. No fires, but hot showers. For more information call (800) 551-6949. There is also BLM camping just east of Smith and many hotels in Bend.