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Group Summit Climbs

Introductory summit climbs with some skills instruction
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Group Summit Climbs Programs

Group Summit Climbs run on a regular schedule throughout the season, usually as shorter trips, and are open to the public with just a few prerequisites. These programs offer a cost-effective way to try out mountaineering, learn or brush up on basic climbing skills, and summit a mountain of your dreams.

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Mount Baker, Washington Special Offer
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Mt. Baker Skills and Climb

Few experiences compare to standing on the summit of a glaciated peak, and Mount Baker is one of the most accessible big mountains in North America. In just 3 or … Read more

May - September
3 or 4 days
A guide leads a group up a ridge during an American Alpine Institute Alaska Range mountaineering program
Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and California Special Offer
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Women’s Climbing & Mountaineering Programs

AAI is proud to offer a variety of women’s climbing and mountaineering programs, including women’s rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. All-women courses offer a powerful opportunity for … Read more

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Southwestern Washington State Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Mt. Rainier – Kautz Glacier Climb

Mount Rainier is home to some of the most iconic glacier climbs in the United States, and the Kautz Glacier Route is one of the most rewarding ways to reach … Read more

July
4 days
North Cascades National Park, WA Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Mt. Shuksan Skills and Climb

Mount Shuksan is widely considered one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth, and for good reason. This iconic North Cascades peak has dramatic steep faces, sparkling hanging glaciers, lush … Read more

May - September
3 or 4 days
A climber looks on at the summit of Glacier Peak during an American Alpine Institute mountaineering course
Glacier Peak, WA Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Glacier Peak Climb and Skills Clinic

Glacier Peak, the most remote of Washington’s Cascade volcanoes, offers a truly classic alpine experience. Our Glacier Peak Skills and Climb program combines an unforgettable summit attempt with hands-on instruction … Read more

June - July
6 days
Skier at the Summit
Mount Baker, Washington Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Mt. Baker Summit on Skis or Snowboard

Ski or Splitboard from the Summit of Mt. Baker – A True Pacific Northwest Classic If you have solid backcountry touring experience and strong skiing or splitboarding skills, this is … Read more

April - June
3 days
Longs Peak East Face
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Longs Peak Hiking & Climbing

Longs Peak stands as the crown jewel of Rocky Mountain National Park – not only as the highest and most sought-after summit in the park and its only fourteener, but … Read more

Year-round
2 days