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…in their climbing, giving them the confidence and competence to lead in serious alpine terrain. The program culminates with an ascent attempt of Mt. Baker via the North Ridge or…
…course, you’ll be prepared to take the sharp end with confidence and start building your own climbing adventures. This course is offered year-round in world-class climbing destinations like Red Rock…
…and offers great rewards to those willing to brave its rigors, whether climbing with a professional guide or independently. From the summit, Longs offers commanding 360-degree views stretching to the…
…required, and the AAI programs that can help fulfill these requirements. 1. Glacier and Snow Climbing Skills Participants need experience climbing on a rope team in glaciated terrain and in…
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…
…is loosely broken up into three sections, with the first section focusing on multi-pitch alpine rock climbing. You’ll refine movement on exposed terrain while building skills in anchor systems, belaying,…
…of climbs ranging from one to three pitches, and from WI2 to WI5 M5, Lee Vining Canyon is almost without parallel as a place to receive ice climbing instruction. We…
…different from other ice climbing courses, is that every participant will not only have to develop ice climbing skills, but will also continue to develop his or her rock climbing…
…adults, LOT offers the same world-class curriculum we use in our adult climbing and mountaineering programs. Students train in rock climbing, alpine mountaineering, glacier travel, ice climbing, and backcountry adventure…
Climbing, camping, and adventure with other teens are at the heart of the American Alpine Institute’s Leaders of Tomorrow Rock Climbing Camp. Designed for 15- to 17-year-olds, this program blends…
…mixed climbing up a steep gully. Above this, several pitches of mixed climbing reach the base of a 1,500-foot ice rib, sometimes called “Cowboy Arete”, which we ascend in nine…
…of alpine climbing. This course is ideal for: • Outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to move into more technical alpine environments • If you have little-to-no previous roped climbing experience…
...learners, not superheroes. While some programs require prior experience, many AAI courses are built specifically for people who are: New… Read More
...system that is unusually deep, continuous, and mentorship-driven. Entry Requirements for New AAI Guides Before beginning work, entry-level guides must… Read More
...Inspiring natural preservation means encouraging every participant to become a steward of those places through responsible recreation, environmental awareness, and… Read More
...hypothermia, meaning that a rescue needs to happen quickly, even if the climber is uninjured. Crevasse rescue is a mandatory… Read More
...food per person per day. For alpine climbing or summit pushes, daily intake often trends toward the higher end of… Read More
