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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.
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These include a wide array of techniques that are otherwise not easily categorized. Many of the things are non-technical in nature, but are still incredibly important for those who wish to spend time in the mountains.

Review: Packit Gourmet

American Alpine Institute
May 3, 2019

Spring-Cleaning: How to Clean an MSR Whisperlite Stove

American Alpine Institute
April 29, 2019

Staying Found

American Alpine Institute
November 9, 2018

Keeping it Light – Toothpaste Refills!

American Alpine Institute
October 5, 2018

The Mug Dilemma

American Alpine Institute
September 25, 2018

American Alpine Institute Guides Choice – 2018

American Alpine Institute
July 24, 2018

The Indespensibles

American Alpine Institute
June 25, 2018

Paying Attention to Navigation in the Mountains

American Alpine Institute
June 11, 2018

The Magic of Plastic Bins

American Alpine Institute
February 13, 2018

The Bivy Kit

American Alpine Institute
December 19, 2017

Gourmet Backcountry Food for Backpacking

American Alpine Institute
September 25, 2017

Down vs. Synthetic

American Alpine Institute
June 20, 2016

Bringing Veggies in the Backcountry

American Alpine Institute
May 2, 2016

Using Your Camera in Extreme Cold or Wet Weather

American Alpine Institute
April 22, 2016

Layering: Staying Comfortable in the Mountains

American Alpine Institute
March 28, 2016

White Gas vs. Canister Stoves

American Alpine Institute
November 3, 2015

To Wag or Not to Wag…That is the Question…

American Alpine Institute
March 27, 2015

Winter Backcountry Travel 101: Resources for Trip-Planning

American Alpine Institute
February 9, 2015

Look Ma, No Floor

American Alpine Institute
August 30, 2013

The Magic of Breakfast Couscous

American Alpine Institute
July 5, 2013

Tour Planning and Navigation – Part II

American Alpine Institute
February 5, 2013

Tour Planning and Navigation – Part I

American Alpine Institute
February 4, 2013

The Underappreciated Value of Trekking Poles

American Alpine Institute
October 22, 2012

Tricks in the Alpine – Episode 4

American Alpine Institute
January 9, 2012