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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 – 3/2/17

American Alpine Institute
March 2, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/23/17

American Alpine Institute
February 23, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/16/17

American Alpine Institute
February 16, 2017

A Film for Aging Skiers…

American Alpine Institute
February 14, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/9/17

American Alpine Institute
February 9, 2017

Institutional Anchors: The Backside System

American Alpine Institute
February 6, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/2/17

American Alpine Institute
February 2, 2017

Guide’s Pack: Multi-pitch Ice

American Alpine Institute
January 30, 2017

Another Year of Record Visitation in Rocky Mountain National Park

American Alpine Institute
January 24, 2017

Red Rock Rendezvous – March 24-March 27, 2017

American Alpine Institute
January 23, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 1/19/17

American Alpine Institute
January 19, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 1/12/17

American Alpine Institute
January 12, 2017

Film Review: Reel Rock 11

American Alpine Institute
January 10, 2017

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 1/5/17

American Alpine Institute
January 5, 2017

Technical Rescue: Two Tensioned Rope Systems

American Alpine Institute
January 3, 2017

Our Theory of Human Motivation

American Alpine Institute
December 30, 2016

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/29/16

American Alpine Institute
December 29, 2016

Avalanche Awareness: Close Call in Red Lady Bowl

American Alpine Institute
December 24, 2016

National Park Service Celebrates Centennial Success

American Alpine Institute
December 23, 2016

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/22/16

American Alpine Institute
December 22, 2016

Clark County Sues Save Red Rock!

American Alpine Institute
December 21, 2016

Trip Report: No Fun Allowed (1600m, 5.10, A0, AI 4+)

American Alpine Institute
December 20, 2016

Going for the Long Burn in Red Rock – 93,000,000 Miles (IV, 5,7, 2,600′)

American Alpine Institute
December 16, 2016

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/15/16

American Alpine Institute
December 15, 2016