and operation of the ACC huts: Bow Hut, Lawrence Grassi Hut, Lloyd MacKay Hut, Abbot Pass Hut, R.J. Ritchie Hut, Wapta Icefield Huts, etc.) From 1994 to 2001 he was President of the Alpine Club of Canada. He resumed the historic partnership with the Canadian Mountain Guides Association and the American Alpine Club (AAC). In 1997 he represented the ACC in Japan during the 75th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Alberta by the Japanese Maki Yūkō and dined with the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister. As the first ACC Director of External Relations, he represented North America at the UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation). From 2005 to 2011 he was UIAA President Honors In 1986 he received the Distinguished Service Award of the ACC for outstanding volunteer service 2001 he was awarded the Alpine Club of Canada's ''A.O. Wheeler Legacy Award In 2005 he became honorary member of the Alpine Club of Canada References External links Mountain Books by Chic Scott 1950 births Living people English mountain climbers Sportspeople from Manchester