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...of Merit and gifted the medal to Dunham in gratitude. Growth and Change Alan Kearney, another influential guide, joined AAI… Read More
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...of Merit and gifted the medal to Dunham in gratitude. Growth and Change Alan Kearney, another influential guide, joined AAI… Read More
...by our program coordinators and guides. Click on a question to jump to an in-depth answer below. Click on the… Read More
...variability can creep in and there can be a mix of rain occasionally, but rain-free days are often warm and… Read More
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 1 (AMTL 1) is the foundation of AAI’s renowned four-part Alpine Mountaineering & Technical Leadership progression. It is the ultimate introduction to the world … Read more
Alpinism 1 is our most popular entry-level mountaineering course, designed for anyone ready to step into glaciated peaks and alpine environments. Whether you’re dreaming of climbing Mount Baker, aiming for … Read more
The most beautiful rock on the planet is that which is found on the high spires and jagged peaks of the great ranges of the world. The aesthetics of alpine … Read more
As the fall temperatures and wet weather start to overtake the more temperate climbing areas in the U.S., rock climbers begin their annual migration to the Desert Southwest in search … Read more
Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Fundamentals The Ski Mountaineering & Avalanche Leadership – Part 1 program is your gateway to safe, confident travel in winter backcountry terrain. Designed for skiers and … Read more
AAI’s Denali program was designed to provide the safest and most successful guided expeditions on the mountain. We accomplish this goal through a process of continuous improvement, subjecting our expedition practices … Read more

