Grand Tour of the Eastern Sierra
American Alpine Institute
...climb. After hanging out on the summit for a little bit, we down-climbed back to our gear and then descended… Read More
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Kilimanjaro Trek: Good Living on the Top of Africa
American Alpine Institute
...It is simply the story of a pleasant stroll up Kilimanjaro, where I encountered fair weather, great people, and delicious… Read More
Red Rock Super-Classic: Epinephrine
American Alpine Institute
AAI Director of Operations, Instructor and Guide Buried deep in the Black Velvet Canyon of the Red Rock National… Read More
Success in Sichuan: Second Ascent of Reddomaine
American Alpine Institute
...West Ridge. The AAI team succeeded in the second ascent via the same route on October 4, 2006. Following are… Read More
Father and Son in the Alps: Climbing the Alps Trilogy
American Alpine Institute
...alpine rock routes at Washington Pass: the Becky Route on Liberty Bell (5.6) and the South Arete of South Early… Read More
Fighting for Fitzroy
American Alpine Institute
AAI Instructor and Guide Rising from the middle of the flat Patagonian steppe, Fitzroy and Cerro Torre are two… Read More
Ecuador Volcanoes – A Climbing Trip Report
American Alpine Institute
The Cayambe hut with the Hermosa glacier pouring in slow motion down the mountain’s West Face. Editor’s note: Climbing in… Read More
