The American Alpine Club and Mountain Hardwear have established a new annual grant for climbers, the McNeill Nott Award. Discussions during the last six months led both organizations to meet the need for a new climbing grant aimed at aspiring climbers taking their talents to the challenges of world class alpine pursuits.
With the death of Sue Nott and her climbing partner Karen McNeill on Mt Foraker, the AAC and Mountain Hardwear decided to name its new grant the McNeill Nott Award. Sue Nott was a long time member of the AAC. Sue and Karen were both Mountain Hardwear athletes.
With this new award, The AAC and Mountain Hardwear seek to preserve the memory and spirit of these two climbers by awarding grants to climbers attempting new and difficult alpine ascents. Application details can be found on both the AAC and Mountain Hardwear websites. Applications should be sent to the AAC by March 1 of each year.
