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Dougald MacDonald

Dougald MacDonald

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Executive Editor, The American Alpine Club

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Total articles 39

  • How to Know If an Ice Pillar is Stable

    By Dougald MacDonald| Climbing Magazine Verified Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Though beautiful and inviting, pillars are also intimidating. Their verticality leads to strenuous climbing, and the skinniest pillars are prone to collapse if conditions aren’t just right.

    By Dougald MacDonald · Climbing Magazine

    Mar. 21, 2025

  • The Line — Mark Westman’s Long Quest to Climb Mt. Russell — American Alpine Club

    By Dougald MacDonald| The American Alpine Club@ Mark Westman has been climbing in the Alaska Range for nearly three decades and was a Denali Mountaineering Ranger for ten years. He has attempted Mt. Russell, on the southwest edge of Denali National Park, three times by three different routes over 27 years. The third time was the charm, as he and Sam Hennessey raced to the summit in a single day in late April.

    By Dougald MacDonald · The American Alpine Club

    Sep. 03, 2024

  • How to Know If an Ice Pillar is Stable

    By Dougald MacDonald| Climbing Magazine Verified Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Though beautiful and inviting, pillars are also intimidating. Their verticality leads to strenuous climbing, and the skinniest pillars are prone to collapse if conditions aren’t just right.

    By Dougald MacDonald · Climbing Magazine

    Mar. 21, 2025

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The American Alpine Club

The American Alpine Club (AAC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1902, dedicated to supporting the climbing community in the United States. It serves as a key resource for climbers, offering a variety of services and benefits to its members. The AAC promotes knowledge, inspiration, and advocacy in climbing, fostering a strong community among enthusiasts. The club maintains a comprehensive library and archives with over 4,000 volumes related to climbing and mountaineering. It also funds research projects that address climbing and environmental issues, such as glacial retreat and climate change. Members enjoy access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and publications that cover climbing achievements and environmental concerns. The AAC's mission is to unite climbers and enhance their experiences through education and community engagement.

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Founded: 1902