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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, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 5/28/26

American Alpine Institute
May 28, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 5/21/26

American Alpine Institute
May 21, 2026

Chickenheads in Rock Anchors

American Alpine Institute
May 19, 2026

May 18th, 1980 – Mt. St. Helens Erupts

American Alpine Institute
May 18, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 5/13/26

American Alpine Institute
May 14, 2026

Piolet Ramasse – A Very Old School Ice Climbing Technique

American Alpine Institute
May 12, 2026

The Abilene Paradox in the Mountains

American Alpine Institute
May 11, 2026

Technical Lower with a Munter-Hitch

American Alpine Institute
May 8, 2026

Glacier Retreat on Mt. Baker

American Alpine Institute
May 1, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 4/30/2026

American Alpine Institute
April 29, 2026

Guide Training Class of 2026

American Alpine Institute
April 29, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 4/16/2026

American Alpine Institute
April 16, 2026

Micro-Directions in the Mountains

American Alpine Institute
April 15, 2026
Icefall ladder crossing

Beyond the Summit: Debunking the Myths of the Mount Everest Industry

American Alpine Institute
April 10, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Mountain Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 4/9/2026

American Alpine Institute
April 9, 2026

Why Rollerballs Matter in Avalanche Terrain

American Alpine Institute
April 7, 2026

Peak Deception: The $20 Million Rescue Racket Tainting Nepal’s Image

American Alpine Institute
April 3, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 4/2/26

American Alpine Institute
April 2, 2026

Rodeo Clip in Sport Climbing

American Alpine Institute
April 1, 2026

Pitons in Bolt Holes: An Archaic Practice

American Alpine Institute
March 31, 2026

Clean Trad Gear from Rock to Rope

American Alpine Institute
March 27, 2026

Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 3/26/2026

American Alpine Institute
March 26, 2026

Spring Wet Loose Slide Hazard

American Alpine Institute
March 24, 2026

The Dark Evolution of the “Alpine Divorce”: From Gothic Thrillers to Trailhead Betrayals

American Alpine Institute
March 23, 2026