Carl Blaurock, A Voice from the AAC Archives 

Reading the photo captions Carl Blaurock wrote in white ink on black album pages while in his 20s, one hears the same voice that in his 90s chortled about his long-ago exploits. Such antics included standing on his head atop mountains so that, in Carl’s words, “I would have my feet higher on that mountain than anybody else.” Archives are more than stacks of paper or piles of black and white photos. Look closer. Archives convey a sense of time but are also a reflection of individual personality.

Carl Blaurock was born in Denver in 1894. An early member of the Colorado Mountain Club and avid climber, Blaurock's archives give us a glimpse of climbing history. Explore the archives in the article. 

Explore the Archives

Click here to know more about The American Alpine Club News: July 25, 2023