Educational articles
...Inspiring natural preservation means encouraging every participant to become a steward of those places through responsible recreation, environmental awareness, and… Read More
...about developing skills, building community, and caring for the wild places where we climb. That philosophy has guided AAI’s approach… Read More
...not replace proper belay technique, they have become widely adopted in climbing gyms, sport climbing, and professional guiding. Today there… Read More
...glaciers Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification Completion of at least two AMGA courses (aligned with AMGA Scope of Practice) Avalanche… Read More
Getting Fit for Alpinism: Preparing for Your First American Alpine Institute Program Starting an alpinism course can be both exhilarating… Read More
...aspirations first and make every decision throughout the trip with your goal of making the summit in mind. The West… Read More
...Gym Perhaps the best way to introduce a child to climbing is through a rock gym. There are often two… Read More
...Our curated mountaineering reading list covers climbing training, rock and ice climbing techniques, alpine skills, backcountry skiing and avalanche safety,… Read More
Lightweight, calorie-dense, and practical strategies for fueling in the mountains Mountaineering demands a lot from your body. Cold, altitude, heavy… Read More
...exposure is a distinct factor in Tanzania. Careful preparation, situational awareness, and conservative public behavior are essential for minimizing risk… Read More
...learners, not superheroes. While some programs require prior experience, many AAI courses are built specifically for people who are: New… Read More
Over the years people have slowly moved from rappelling off the harness to rappelling on an extension. Below are two… Read More
So here’s the deal… I’m an outdoor enthusiast and a mountain guide. When my kids were little, it was incredibly… Read More
...accept the serious responsibility of mountain partnerships, to understand mountain environments and the threats to them, and to develop preservationist… Read More
What is a Glissade? In short, glissading is sliding on snow. It is an incredibly fun endeavor. Indeed, it’s all… Read More
...by Mountain Gear, an online retailer, and the American Alpine Institute. It started as a meetup of climbers, climbing athletes,… Read More
Overview The American Alpine Institute has a long-standing commitment to advocacy and action in support of outdoor recreation, mountain education,… Read More
...Alaska Range technical route on Mt. Hunter in 1981. AAI and the American Mountain Guides Association AAI has also played… Read More
...matters too. Use breadcrumb tracking on your inReach or satellite communicator, and secure that device somewhere internal where it won’t… Read More
...because it doesn’t interrupt your sleep. Alternatives Some research indicates that Ginkgo Biloba may work in acclimatization. As this is… Read More
...input prior to climbing…especially if climbing includes bouldering or leading, places where bodily harm might be more likely. Key Considerations… Read More
We have published a few different articles on Grade Scales. Each article points out how difficult it is to really… Read More
...19th century as a training ground for alpine climbers. In the 1940s, climbers began marking routes with colored dots and… Read More
Alpine ice climbing is the art of moving over steep, frozen terrain high in the mountains. Unlike waterfall ice, which… Read More
