What’s the Best AT Backcountry Ski Setup?
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Question: From the March 2007 edition of AAI’s E-newsletter I want to get into backcountry skiing, and I wonder if… Read More
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Choosing a Denali Guide
American Alpine Institute
...you have a fair amount of mountaineering experience under your belt. Many climbers who decide on climbing denali with a… Read More
Snow Flotation for Climbers: Skis or Snowshoes?
American Alpine Institute
In the mountaineering courses and expeditions that we run at AAI, there are many instances where we must bring some… Read More
Lightning Hazard and Mitigation for backcountry travelers
American Alpine Institute
...your hair stands on end or you hear buzzing in your climbing helmet or trekking poles, that’s not just nerves… Read More
Rock Shoes: Board-Lasted vs. Slip-Lasted
American Alpine Institute
“They should be tight man, really tight.” You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again. It happens all over… Read More
Footcare for Climbers: Stepping up to Happier Feet
American Alpine Institute
From the May 2006 edition of AAI’s E-newsletter Here at AAI, our guides cannot stress enough that, in the mountains,… Read More
Micro Cam Considerations
American Alpine Institute
Micro cams live in the world of finger cracks and below—tiny constrictions where larger gear simply won’t go. These cams… Read More
Why Climb Denali (Mt. McKinley) with American Alpine Institute?
American Alpine Institute
Climbing Denali with the American Alpine Institute (AAI) isn’t just about reaching North America’s highest summit—it’s about doing it the… Read More
Denali Summit Strategies & Mountain Flexibility
American Alpine Institute
...summit success. A Note about “Mountain Safety” While AAI has an impressive record on the mountain, that doesn’t mean that… Read More
Climb Denali / Climb McKinley with American Alpine Institute
American Alpine Institute
A Guided Ascent of North America’s Highest Mountain! The pursuit of Denali, the highest point in North America at 20,310… Read More
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Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/22/18
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Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/21/17
American Alpine Institute
December 21, 2017