American Alpine Institute offers a wide array of instructional programs, peak ascents, expeditions, and private programs. Browse the different program types here.
Intensive mountain skills instruction and summit climbs
Group Summit Climbs
Programs (7)
Introductory summit climbs with some skills instruction
Expeditions
Programs (35)
Longer trips in remote locations to ascend major peaks, including the Seven Summits
Private & Custom Trips
Programs (42)
Custom adventures for individuals or groups – with the best-trained guides in the industry
Treks, Tours, & Backpacking
Programs (11)
Full-service, non-technical adventures for all outdoor enthusiasts
Government, Military, & Veterans
Programs (3)
Training for government personnel and vocational programs for veterans under the GI Bill
Youth Climbing Programs
Programs (3)
Our youth programs inspire young adventurers to explore the outdoors, build confidence, and develop climbing and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Mountain Center
Programs (4)
Short classroom and outdoor courses, films, lectures, and other low-cost programming for the local outdoor community
American Alpine Institute offers mountain activities of all kinds, including rock-climbing, ice-climbing, mountaineering, and more. Browse activities here.
This is mountain climbing in its most classic form – over rock, snow, alpine ice, and glaciers, in pursuit of major summits.
Rock Climbing
Programs (36)
Once mere skill-practice for mountaineers, rock climbing is now a highly developed sport, with numerous sub-disciplines such as trad, sport, and aid.
Ice Climbing
Programs (11)
One of the most fundamental skills of mountaineering, ice climbing comprises skills for tackling both waterfall ice and alpine ice/glacier ice.
High Altitude Climbing & Seven Summits
Programs (30)
Climbing the highest mountains in the world is a special discipline of mountaineering, with unique challenges and rewards.
Backcountry Skiing & Boarding
Programs (22)
Guided skiing in world-famous backcountry, and skills instruction for skiers, split-boarders, and ski mountaineers
Avalanche Training
Programs (14)
Avalanche safety training is a must for anyone who ventures into the backcountry in winter, and we offer the gold standard in avalanche education.
Hiking And Backpacking
Programs (15)
Living and moving in the mountains is a reward in itself, and provides the fundamental skills that underlie all mountaineering.
Wilderness Skills
Programs (8)
Those who venture into the wilderness must draw from a deep skill base, including navigation, outdoor cooking, water purification, and countless others.
Outdoor Educator & Guide Training
Programs (14)
Technical and non-technical leadership courses from the AMGA's longest-accredited guide service
Technical Rescue & Medical
Programs (8)
Industry standard technical rescue and wilderness medicine instruction
