Accidents in North American Climbing
Published annually since 1948, Accidents in North American Climbing documents the year’s most significant and teachable climbing accidents. Each incident is analyzed to show what went wrong, in order to help climbers avoid similar problems in the future.
Get The Book
- Accidents is delivered free to American Alpine Club members in the fall.
- Download the free PDF edition (AAC members only)
- Buy a print or PDF copy
- Purchase the Kindle edition
Submit A Report
We welcome first-person reports about technical climbing accidents, as well as reports and analysis from rescuers, rangers, and other individuals familiar with the incidents. The person(s) involved may choose to remain anonymous.
- Our online Submission Form collects all the necessary information.
- Email the editors to ask questions about your report or to submit photos or diagrams.
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Every article ever published in Accidents (more than 5,000 reports) is available for free on this website, thanks to the generosity of AAC members and donors. We need your help!
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The Sharp End
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