Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - North America
Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - North America
A backpacker's high camp near White Rock Lake on the Ptarmigan Traverse backpacking route. Myron AllenAn introductory weekend backpacking trip designed for people with little or no overnight camping experience in the wilderness. Set in the North Cascades of Washington, this course covers equipment selection, navigation, meal planning and cooking, and campsite selection.
- Location:North Cascades, Washington
- Season:May - September
- Length:2-day weekend
- Cost:$650
Mt. Rainier, as seen from the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Steph WhiteOn this trek, we combine sections of the Wonderland Trail and Northern Loop Trail, exploring some of the most fascinating and famed areas of Mt. Rainier National Park.
- Location:Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
- Season:Currently Unavailable
- Cost:N/A
Dozens of glaciers grace the scenery in this pristine area, just a few miles from Canada. Mount Challenger in the background. Jeff RiesJoin us for a custom private backpacking trip in the North Cascades, a vast and rugged wilderness in northwest Washington State. Learn the fundamentals of wilderness living while enjoying some of the most inspiring alpine scenery in North America.
- Location:North Cascades, WA
- Season:July - September
- Length:Custom
- Cost:Private Rates Apply
Hiking up the Little Lakes Valley. Kurt HicksJoin us for a unique trek through the heart of California's High Sierra, a place John Muir called the "Range of Light." We take care of the logistics, so you can simply enjoy yourself in this beautiful place.
- Location:John Muir Wilderness, California
- Season:July - August
- Length:6 days
- Cost:Contact AAI Office for more details
From the summit of Mixup, at the start of the traverse. Andy BourneThis demanding technical backpacking and mountaineering trip traces the route pioneered by the Ptarmigan Climbing Club in 1938. The original traverse included ascents of many summits, including Mixup Peak, Mount Formidable, and Dome Peak. This program is offered with the option of summiting one or more peaks.
- Location:North Cascades, WA
- Season:July - September
- Length:7 days
- Cost:$1590
Morning light on the north aspect of Longs Peak (14,251 ft). The Keyhole Route starts to the right of the photo and climbs around the peak to the west and south. Zach LovellJust a couple hours from Denver, Longs Peak, the highest point in the northern Front Range, beckons hikers to its 14,259-foot summit. But the final mile of the ascent of the Keyhole route is a strenuous Class 3 scramble, and a guide is highly recommended to help manage the risks and insure a rewarding experience.
- Location:Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado
- Season:Year-round
- Length:2 days
- Cost:Private Rates
Camp at the base of a winter ski objective. Justin WoodYou know about moving through the backcountry, and you've taken an Avalanche Course. Now take your winter travel to the next level with this course on winter overnight skills.
- Location:North Cascades, WA
- Season:December - April
- Length:2 days
- Cost:$415 (minimum 2 participants)
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