The American Alpine Club, the country’s oldest and largest climbing and mountaineering member organization, has announced the organization’s 2018 inductees to the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence and the winner of the 2018 H. Adams Carter Literary Award.

The honors, which recognize a lifetime of achievement in their respective categories, will be bestowed at the third annual Excellence in Climbing Celebration on June 2 at the History Colorado Center.

The Hall of Mountaineering Excellence recognizes those who have made lasting contributions both on and off the mountain. The 2018 inductees to the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence are:

  • Danika Gilbert – For her work with ASCEND: Leadership Through Athletics, empowering young Afghan women through climbing to become leaders who are equipped and motivated to help their society transition to peace.
  • David Roberts – For his storied career as a published author of over 20 books and mentorship of young authors, preserving and growing the art of storytelling.
  • Doug Chabot – For co-founding the Iqra Fund, which provides access to quality education, especially for girls in the remote regions of northern Pakistan, improving their quality of life.

The H. Adams Carter Literary Award was established to recognize excellence in climbing literature by North American writers. Recipients of the award have contributed extensively and over many years to mountain and climbing literature. The 2018 H. Adams Carter Literary Award will be presented to:

  • Jeff Jackson – For a decade of dedication and inspiring work at Rock & Ice

The celebration event will be held on Saturday, June 2, at History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, CO 80203. The evening includes presentations by honorees, a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, libations and food.

All event proceeds benefit The American Alpine Club Library and The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, dedicated to preserving and celebrating our shared climbing history.

Tickets are very limited. For more information about the weekend activities and to reserve your spot, call 303-384-0110 or visit americanalpineclub.org/excellence. Registration closes on May 29, or when sold out.