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Private & Custom Trips Programs
American Alpine Institute’s Private Guided Programs are collaborations between you and our guides. You bring your enthusiasm, your skills, and your goal, whether it be a summit, a day of rock-climbing, or a ski traverse — or virtually anything else you might want to do in the mountains. The guide brings his or her local knowledge, expertise, leadership abilities, energy, and commitment to your success and safety. The Institute was one of the founding members of the American Mountain Guides Association and a leader in the professionalization of mountain guiding in America. Climb, ski, or crag with us and see your vision become a reality.
Mountain Programs for Youth Organizations
Research shows that adventure education has an incredibly positive impact on children and youth. These types of experiences increase confidence, encourage cooperation, enhance communication skills, build self-reliance, strengthen friendships and … Read more
Guided Rock Climbing at Squamish, BC
Settled up against British Columbia’s Howe Sound, the tiny city of Squamish is home to fifteen thousand residents, most of who are climbers, skiers, windsufers, scuba divers or mountain bikers. … Read more
Guided Alpine Climbing in the Swiss Alps
Switzerland is one of those places alpinists dream about–equally because of its place in the history of the sport and the nearly endless climbing possibilities that exist throughout the country. … Read more
Guided First Ascents at Red Rock, NV
Red Rock Canyon is not a very old climbing area in the scheme of things. A small cadre of locals and a handful of visiting climbers have primarily been responsible … Read more
Guided Rock Climbing at Mt. Erie, WA
Mount Erie is a great place for a beginning rock climber or for someone looking to perfect their skills. Located on the top of a large bluff overlooking the San … Read more
Guided Alpine Rock Climbing in the Bugaboos, BC
Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park encompasses scores of beautiful spires, all providing classic alpine routes on sweeping faces and elegantly defined ridges of high quality granite. The spires rise from the … Read more
Guided Rock Climbing at Index, WA
Index is one of the premier rock climbing areas in Washington state. The easily accessed, Yosemite-like granite walls rise dramatically above the lush Skykomish River valley and provide steep, varied … Read more
Rigging for Film, Television and Photography
Mountain environments are perhaps one of the most difficult and dangerous places that a production team can possibly work in. There is constant risk associated with this type of work. … Read more
Military and Government Mountain Training
Military, law enforcement and other government agents are often required to work in “high-end” mountain terrain to achieve their tactical objectives. These settings may require technical rock climbing, glacier mountaineering, … Read more
Corporate Team Building – Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Rock climbing is an ideal resource for any organization that is interested in building trust and cooperation amongst its members. The sport presents teamwork as a natural solution to overcoming … Read more
Guided Ice Climbing and Winter Ascents in the Cascades
Cascades winter terrain is a complex and highly variable environment where ephemeral conditions demand precision and experience. Formed by fluctuating temperatures and intricate mountain systems, routes require advanced movement, efficient … Read more
Southeast Asia Rock Climbing and Exploration
This program allows you to completely immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, traditional culture, and adventurous side of Laos. Although this country is rapidly modernizing, the old lifestyles here are … Read more
Backpacking in the North Cascades
Our private and custom backpacking trips will have you enjoying some of the most remote and inspiring alpine scenery in North America. From lush valley floors covered with old-growth fir … Read more
California Fourteeners Climbs
We’ve put together a list of the fifteen peaks in California that break the fourteen thousand foot barrier. Climbing routes on these peaks are varied and cater to a wide … Read more
Hokkaido Guided Backcountry Skiing
Legend has it that the forests of Hokkaido, Japan are haunted. They are supposed to be haunted by mystical spirits called Kodama that disguise themselves as trees. It’s easy to … Read more
Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) offers climbers an astonishing variety of routes, ranging from beginner-friendly cragging to alpine rock-climbs and mixed climbs on a grand scale. Climbs like The Casual … Read more
Guided Alpine Climbing in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
Though just over 3000 meters (9840 feet) in height, the Southern Alps of New Zealand are similar in ruggedness and valley-to-summit altitude gains to the higher peaks of the Himalaya. … Read more
Warrior’s Way Trad and Mental Training
A lead climber silhouetted against a deep blue sky in Joshua Tree. Ian Mceleney. The Warrior’s Way Trad and Mental Training program is an intensive 2-day private coaching session designed … Read more
