2015 Annual Benefit Dinner, Friday Night Climbers Gathering at Brooklyn Boulders

Party goers are greeted by aerial performers and Brooklyn Boulder local Sarah.

Photo by Jesse Shotland / American Alpine Club

Party sponsor Hudson Whiskey shares the love.

Photo by Jesse Shotland / American Alpine Club

Hungry climbers enjoy yummy snacks from sponsor Whole Foods.

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Thanks to sponsor Brooklyn Brewery for the generous beer donation.

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 Climbers Sasha DiGiulian & Kevin Jorgeson sign for the crowd.

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AAC host Pete Ward calls the climbing competition.

Photo by Jesse Shotland / American Alpine Club

Phunuru Sherpa (left) and Ngima Sherpa (right) go head-to-head in the speed comp.

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Paul Gagner, Ngima Sherpa and Steve House doing it Brooklyn style.

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Pete Ward & NY Section Chair Howard Sebold get the crowd going.

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Sponsor Silver Oak Cellars keeps the wine flowing.

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The Cinque Kemp Jazz Band has the party going into the night.

Photo by Jesse Shotland / American Alpine Club