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Technical Rescue & Medical
Technical Rescue & Medical Programs
These courses cover skills that provide a margin of safety in a variety of recreational and work situations. Technical self-rescue skills are advisable for any climber who enjoys pushing the limits. More advanced rescue courses teach essential skills for outdoor professionals. Many of these courses provide certifications that are widely recognized and may be prerequisites for employment in mountain guiding, outdoor education, parks, and mountain rescue services.
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Technical Self-Rescue for Climbers
Even experienced climbers can face unexpected challenges on the rock. Your partner may get stuck mid-route, a novice climber may freeze halfway up a toprope, or an injury could make … Read more
Technical Rope Rescue Comprehensive
When accidents happen in the mountains, knowing how to respond efficiently and safely can make all the difference. Imagine a lead climber taking a fall several pitches up, or an … Read more
Technical Rope Rescue Level I – Operations
When accidents happen on steep or rugged terrain, first responders need the skills to act quickly and safely. Whether it’s a vehicle over an embankment, a stranded hiker, or an … Read more
Technical Rope Rescue Level II – Technician
The American Alpine Institute Rope Rescue Level II: Technician Course builds on the Operations Level foundation, advancing participants to complex hauling systems, high-line techniques, dynamic rope applications, and rescue team … Read more
Advanced Mountain Rescue
Complex team and self-rescue operations are made even more complex by a remote environment, but in mountain rescue, a remote environment is just the beginning. The complexities of rescue activity … Read more
Climbing Seminars
The Mountain Center at the American Alpine Institute is proud to present two “ground-school” seminars. The Introduction to Crevasse Rescue program is a 4-hour overview of baseline glacier travel and … Read more
Military and Government Mountain Training
Military, law enforcement and other government agents are often required to work in “high-end” mountain terrain to achieve their tactical objectives. These settings may require technical rock climbing, glacier mountaineering, … Read more
Wilderness First Responder
Have you ever been three-days from a trailhead with no cellphone reception and thought about what would happen if someone got hurt? What if a snake bit someone? What if … Read more
