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The Adventurous Spirit Lives On inThe Canadian Alpine Journalby Audrey Wheeler; Director, Club ProgramsThe adventurous spirit lives in thosewho wonder.The Canadian Alpine Journal (CAJ) is acollection of pages full of mystery, adventure,hot editorials, mountain culture, history andawesome photos of personal triumphs in themountains. Climbers challenge their fearsand allow their dreams of adventure to drawthem into the backcountry and up to themountaintops. The reasons for their exploitslie in the heart of each climber. Their storiesare told in the Canadian Alpine Journal;beneath the words are the dreams and fearsthat made their expeditions a reality.My most recent adventure was skiing tothe top of Mount Gordon (3,203m.), myhighest peak thus far. I’m not the first to doit, nor the fastest, and I didn’t do with onearm tied behind my back. I did it because Iwondered if I could and just happened to bein the neighborhood. It was thrilling for me.It’s precisely this feeling that inspires thestories that are recorded in the CanadianAlpine Journal.Published annually by the Alpine Clubof Canada since 1907, the Journals recordmountaineering experiences of their day andare truly priceless accounts of our history inthe mountains. The dusty covers of the earlyfabric bound journals have evolved into thefull colour glossy magazine style that wenow publish. Currently, contributors submittheir articles to Geoff Powter, our volunteereditor for the past 10 years. He gets morematerial than any issue can possibly swallowand chooses well-written articles about ourongoing yearning to explore. We exploreourselves, our personal limits.As I was settling into my office inthe new addition at the National OfficeACC Launches Canadian AlpineJournal Patrons ProgramInspiredby the generousdonation from theestate of Eric Brooks, the Club hasannounced the creation of the “CAJ PatronsProgram”. The intention of the programis to encourage members and others to“make a difference” by becoming financialsupporters of the publication during theirlifetime.Patrons can choose to pledge supportfor a single year, or opt to make an annualcommitment over a longer period. Theminimum pledge is $250 per year, with noupper limit. All patrons and their donationamount will be acknowledged on the frontinside cover of the Journal (unless otherwiserequested), and all donations are eligible forincome tax receipts.In launching the program, Bob Sandford,VP Publications said, “Since it was firstpublished in 1907, the CAJ has assumeda very special role in the heritage ofthe Club and the history of Canadianmountaineering. The purpose of this newprogram is to ensure sufficient financialsupport in the years ahead and to guaranteeits well deserved reputation as a high quality,inspiring publication.”If you would like to become a CAJPatron, please contact Bruce Keith, ExecutiveDirector, without delay, by telephone(403)-678-3202, emailbkeith@telusplanet.net, or mail to theNational Office. The deadline for finalisingthe 2002 CAJ is fast approaching, and yourdonation will make a difference!Photo by David MoeClubhouse, I happened upon a box with afull set of CAJs. Thumbing through the firstissues, I felt inspired to further pursue myown adventures and privileged to be part ofsuch an historic club.Experience it for Yourself !The Canadian Alpine Journal isavailable in many different ways:● as an add-on option to yourmembership. At $23 including GSTand shipping (Canadian residentsonly), this is the least expensive wayto satisfy your CAJ cravings! Call theNational Office at (403) 678-3200 ext.1, or email us at: alpclub@telusplanet.net and ask for the CAJ Option to beadded to your membership.● on a retail basis, either:● at the Canmore Clubhouse, or● at participating retail stores.The 2002 Canadian Alpine Journalwill be available in early June, andthere are still some 2001 CAJs forsale. For past issues of the CAJ, pleasecontact the National Office for priceand availability.Alpine Club of Canada ● Gazette ● Winter 2002 17