Avalanche Safety: How to Avoid Getting Buried
American Alpine Institute
...avalanches, a mass of cohesive snow releases as a unit. Slab avalanches can be triggered naturally or artificially. How concerned… Read More
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Avalanche Training – Snowmobile AIARE Courses
…The objectives of this course are to teach: Types of avalanches Characteristics of avalanches An introduction to how avalanches form and release Avalanche terrain Trip planning and preparation Travel techniques…
January - March
2 Online Evenings + 2 Field Days for Rec 1 and Rec 2, 1 Field day for Rescue
Avalanche Pro 1 Certification Course
…on the avalanche control team, or as an assistant heli or cat skiing guide, or snow observer for the local avalanche advisory, or as a highways avalanche technician. Students will…
December
1 evening + 5 days in-person training + online lessons prior to meeting
Avalanche Pro 2 Certification Course
…framework to make decisions in avalanche terrain and to manage avalanche hazards common to avalanche control operations and winter guiding scenarios. Participants are required to form opinions, to take on…
Winter
1 evening + 6 days
Avalanche Training – AIARE 1
…avalanche are essential skills that everyone should be aware of and familiar with before heading into the backcountry. Almost all avalanches are started by the people caught in them. Some…
December - March
2 Online Evenings + 2 Field Days or 1 Lecture Day + 2 Field Days
Avalanche Training – AIARE 2
AIARE Avalanche Level 2 is designed for experienced backcountry travelers who want to deepen their understanding of avalanche hazard management. Building on the decision-making framework taught in AIARE 1, this…
December - March
2 Online Evenings and 2 Field Days or 1 In-Person Classroom Day and 2 Field Days
Avalanche Awareness Seminars
…way to stack the odds in your favor is by obtaining avalanche education, learning how to mitigate avalanche dangers, and studying snow burial rescue techniques. To see current Avalanche Awareness…
October - March
90 minutes
Avalanche Refresher – AIARE 1
…Description Winter travelers commonly require a review of their avalanche awareness skills before heading out into the backcountry. Our one-day Avalanche Refresher clinics were designed specifically for those that have…
December - March
1 day
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Military and Government Mountain Training
…avalanche awareness, cold weather or Arctic conditions, ice climbing or backcountry skiing. The settings may also include significant objective hazards, like avalanche terrain, icefall, rockfall, mountain weather, extreme cold or…
Year-Round
1-24 days
Avalanche Training – AIARE Rescue
AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day, hands-on course that prepares you for the moment no one wants, but every backcountry traveler must be ready for. You’ll build critical rescue skills…
December - March
1 day
Backcountry Ski Course with Avalanche Training
…the skills and judgment needed for winter travel in the backcountry. Courses Included: Introduction to Backcountry Skiing/ Introduction to Splitboarding Courses AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course…
December - March
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Mountaineering Instructor Professional Training Program
…Educator Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course Avalanche Pro Level I AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course* AMGA Alpine Snow and Glacier Module…
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Events, Films and Speakers
…19, 2026 – Know Before You Go: Effective Use of Outdoor Electronics (7pm, Free) December 17, 2026 – Know Before You Go: Avalanche Awareness (7pm, Free) January 14, 2027 –…
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Once mere skill-practice for mountaineers, rock climbing is now a highly developed sport, with numerous sub-disciplines such as trad, sport, and aid.
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One of the most fundamental skills of mountaineering, ice climbing comprises skills for tackling both waterfall ice and alpine ice/glacier ice.
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Climbing the highest mountains in the world is a special discipline of mountaineering, with unique challenges and rewards.
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Guided skiing in world-famous backcountry, and skills instruction for skiers, split-boarders, and ski mountaineers
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Avalanche safety training is a must for anyone who ventures into the backcountry in winter, and we offer the gold standard in avalanche education.
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Living and moving in the mountains is a reward in itself, and provides the fundamental skills that underlie all mountaineering.
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Those who venture into the wilderness must draw from a deep skill base, including navigation, outdoor cooking, water purification, and countless others.
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Training for government personnel and vocational programs for veterans using VA benefits
Articles
Best Mountaineering and Climbing books
American Alpine Institute
Level Up Your Mountain Skills: The Ultimate Outdoor Reading List Whether you’re dreaming of your first summit or honing advanced… Read More
LGBTQ Travel to American Alpine Institute Program areas
American Alpine Institute
...exposure is a distinct factor in Tanzania. Careful preparation, situational awareness, and conservative public behavior are essential for minimizing risk… Read More
Solo Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
American Alpine Institute
...matters too. Use breadcrumb tracking on your inReach or satellite communicator, and secure that device somewhere internal where it won’t… Read More
Climbing Accident Reports: How (and Why) to Read Them
American Alpine Institute
...Traps in Recreational Avalanche Accidents”, set in motion changes in the way avalanche safety is taught in the United States… Read More
Expedition Sled Rigging
American Alpine Institute
...a bit and use the principles contained herein to guide your experiments. Gear needed (diagram and labels in photo… Read More
Denali FAQ
American Alpine Institute
...Our instructors also participate in yearly continuing education programs taught through AAI. Experience and guiding history will vary from guide… Read More
The Evolution of guide Training at the American Alpine Institute
American Alpine Institute
...system that is unusually deep, continuous, and mentorship-driven. Entry Requirements for New AAI Guides Before beginning work, entry-level guides must… Read More
What’s the Best Month to Climb in the Cascades?
American Alpine Institute
...soft snow, it is challenging to discuss avalanches. But it’s easy to develop higher-end cramponing skills. Indeed, as there’s more… Read More
Building Your Wilderness First Aid Kit
American Alpine Institute
...or compartment substitutes. Clearly label each compartment or pack: In many expeditions each expedition member carries their own personal care… Read More