Not Specified American Alpine Journal

The annual American Alpine Journal (AAJ), now in its 84th year, documents the world’s most significant climbs and expeditions.

– For the first time in its history, the AAJ will be printed in full color, throughout the book.
– Feature articles by the world’s leading climbers, including Alex Honnold, Freddie Wilkinson, Adam Ondra, Mike Libecki, and many more.
– In-depth “Recon’ section covering the history, recent climbing activity, and new-route potential of the Mt. Whitney area in California.
– Expanded coverage of climbs in the United States!

Published annually since 1929, the American Alpine Journal is internationally renowned as the world’s “journal of record’ for major climbs of all kinds. Our feature articles include the most compelling stories, told by the climbers themselves. In Climbs & Expeditions, great ascents are documented from Antarctica to Afghanistan and from Patagonia to Pakistan.
This year, the AAJ will be published in full color for the first time in its 84-year history, with some significant design enhancements. There is also twice as much coverage of climbs
in the United States – more stories about climbs close to home!

Included with this coverage will be a major story about the history, recent climbing, and new-route potential of Southern California’s popular Mt. Whitney area.