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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.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Tents

American Alpine Institute
November 22, 2025

Winter Backcountry Campsite Construction

American Alpine Institute
December 5, 2022

Tent Melt-Out

American Alpine Institute
May 13, 2022

Bear Hangs and Other Options

American Alpine Institute
April 29, 2022

How to Sleep Warm while Camping

American Alpine Institute
September 27, 2021

Your Food Vs. Alpine Animals

American Alpine Institute
August 13, 2021

Miranda in the Wild – Water Treatment Options

American Alpine Institute
May 3, 2021

Cold Weather Camping Tips

American Alpine Institute
April 6, 2021

Desert Winds and Camping

American Alpine Institute
March 15, 2021

Managing Your Sleep System: Pads and Padding

American Alpine Institute
January 19, 2021

Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings

American Alpine Institute
November 2, 2020

Carbon Dioxide Poisoning in the Mountains

American Alpine Institute
July 6, 2020

Backpacking and Camping Hacks: Part I

American Alpine Institute
May 1, 2020

Winter Backcountry Travel 101: Improvised Snow Shelters

American Alpine Institute
February 18, 2020

The Bivy Kit

American Alpine Institute
December 19, 2017

Down vs. Synthetic

American Alpine Institute
June 20, 2016

Winter Backcountry Travel 101: Resources for Trip-Planning

American Alpine Institute
February 9, 2015

Look Ma, No Floor

American Alpine Institute
August 30, 2013