The Seven Summits
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...technical climbing routes to the summit that avoid the most heavily used camps, preserving some of the wilderness experience of… Read More
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Rock Climbing Grade Comparison Chart
American Alpine Institute
...books identify climbs below V0 as VB. Sherman’s system was created as a counter to John Gill’s earlier B-scale, which… 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
What’s the Best Month to Climb in the Cascades?
American Alpine Institute
...when to join us for a climb or program. Early Season (late April – mid/late May): The Big Mountain Experience… Read More
Women Who Conquered the Outdoors:
American Alpine Institute
Pioneers in Mountaineering, Climbing, and Adventure “Mountain climbing is the greatest sport in the world…There is no better fun than… Read More
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Climbing, Coronavirus and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad — 4/9/20
American Alpine Institute
April 9, 2020
Climbing, Coronavirus and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 5/28/20
American Alpine Institute
May 28, 2020
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 9/26/24
American Alpine Institute
September 26, 2024