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For more than fifteen years, the AAI Blog has kept the mountain community up to date on news, events, and developments in the outdoor industry, leavened with a bit of humor.

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 10/15/2026

American Alpine Institute
October 15, 2026

How to Lower a Climber Using an Assisted-Braking Device

American Alpine Institute
October 14, 2026

Bent Bolt Hangers: Why a “Mashed” Hanger Should Make You Think Twice

American Alpine Institute
October 13, 2026
A splitboarder revels in the hard-earned turns in the Mt. Baker Backcountry during an American Alpine Institute splitboard course

Alaska Ski Mountaineering with the American Alpine Institute

American Alpine Institute
October 9, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 10/8/2026

American Alpine Institute
October 8, 2026

The Climber Pickoff

American Alpine Institute
September 25, 2026
Glacier Peak Sunset 1

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 9/24/26

American Alpine Institute
September 24, 2026

Gatekeeping in the Outdoors: What It Is—and What It Isn’t

American Alpine Institute
September 23, 2026

Edge Transitions and Rappelling

American Alpine Institute
September 18, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 9/17/2026

American Alpine Institute
September 17, 2026
A group of people study a map in the mountains, making a plan for their route.

Is Geotagging Really the Problem?

American Alpine Institute
September 11, 2026
A team rests during their expedition in the remote alpine wilderness of the North Cascades during American Alpine Institute Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 4 (AMTL4)

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 9/10/2026

American Alpine Institute
September 10, 2026
Glacier Peak Sunset 1

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 9/3/26

American Alpine Institute
September 3, 2026
Crevasse Practice

If You Get Into Trouble in the Mountains, Should You Expect Someone to Rescue You?

American Alpine Institute
September 2, 2026

When Marmots Get Too Comfortable Around People

American Alpine Institute
September 1, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 8/27/26

American Alpine Institute
August 27, 2026

Why You Should Never Pull on a Hold Marked with an X

American Alpine Institute
August 25, 2026

What the Retreating Glaciers Are Revealing

American Alpine Institute
August 21, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 6/20/2026

American Alpine Institute
August 20, 2026

When to Wear Crampons

American Alpine Institute
August 19, 2026

Pee-Wee’s Playhouse: An Old Crag Made New

American Alpine Institute
August 14, 2026

Respect at the Crag: Understanding Best, Common, Marginal, and Dangerous Practices

American Alpine Institute
August 10, 2026

Leeper Hangers: A Piece of Climbing History That Deserves a Second Look

American Alpine Institute
August 7, 2026
Climbers silhouetted in the clouds while they climb in the remote alpine wilderness of the North Cascades during American Alpine Institute Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 4 (AMTL4)

Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 8/6/26

American Alpine Institute
August 6, 2026