Nominations Open for the 2026 Local Hero Award

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Oct 31, 2025 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award, Press Releases

Nominate Your Local Hero Now The Teton Climbers’ Coalition is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Local Hero Award, to be presented during AlpinFilm 2026, held January 16–17, 2026, at Jackson Hole’s Center for the Arts. Presented by Teton Mountaineering, AlpinFilm...

Garrick Hart Honored with 2025 Local Hero Award

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Jan 30, 2025 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award

The Teton Climbers’ Coalition is proud to announce Garrick Hart as the recipient of the 2025 Local Hero Award. The award, which was presented to Hart at this year’s AlpinFilm Festival, recognizes his tireless dedication to inspiring and supporting Teton County...

AlpinFilm Returns with Photo Contest, Local Hero Award

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Oct 25, 2024 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award

Presented by Teton Mountaineering, The Teton Climbers’ Coalition is excited to announce its third annual AlpinFilm, to be held January 17-18, 2025, at Jackson Hole’s Center for the Arts. The two-day celebration of mountain culture, cinematography, and storytelling,...

Submissions for Second Annual Local Hero Award Now Open

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Oct 25, 2024 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award

Building on last year’s celebration of Linda Merigliano, a longtime advocate for sustainable climbing access and preservation, the TCC will present the second annual Local Hero Award during the 2025 AlpinFilm Festival. Originally inspired by the “Stewardship Award”...

Linda Merigliano Honored as Inaugural Local Hero at AlpinFilm Festival

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Jan 23, 2024 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award

Jackson, WY – January 21, 2024 The Teton Climbers’ Coalition proudly announced Linda Merigliano as the recipient of its first annual Local Hero award during a special ceremony held on Saturday, January 20, at the organization’s second annual...

Linda Merigliano Honored with Inaugural Teton Climbers’ Coalition’s Local Hero Award

by Teton Climbers’ Coalition | Jan 9, 2024 | Alpinfilm, Blog, Local Hero Award, Press Releases

—Long-time land steward to receive award at Second Annual AlpinFilm Festival—  [Jackson, WY, January 9, 2024] – The Teton Climbers’ Coalition announced that Linda Merigliano, Recreation Program Manager for the Jackson and Black Rock areas of the...