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Alpinism 1 is our most popular entry-level mountaineering course, designed for anyone ready to step into glaciated peaks and alpine environments. Whether you’re dreaming of climbing Mount Baker, aiming for…
…glacier travel, ice, and advanced crevasse rescue. Over the span of 12 days, climbers will master essential multi-pitch rock climbing skills, learn aid climbing and big wall techniques, and develop…
…for Outdoor Ethics. Successful graduates of the Level 2 Instructor course have the ability to train others in Leave No Trace skills and ethics. Level 2 Instructors can conduct Leave No…
…the water, through every ecological zone until their craggy summits cut into the sky. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the climbing throughout the region is world class. Squamish climbing…
…the Polish Glacier at 19,200 feet. From here, the technical climbing begins and you ascend the most direct line up the Polish Glacier climbing 45-60 degree ice on the exposed…
We do it all on this trip: Learn or refresh mountaineering skills with local expert instructors, climb Cayambe and Cotopaxi, immerse yourself in a rich culture, take rest days in…
…in this sub-range of the Daxue Shan range. This amazing 19,915-foot mountain requires moderate-to-advanced climbing ability and excellent fitness. After participants have reviewed glacier travel skills, alpine ice climbing, and…
…Castle Rock itself has over sixty routes, ranging in difficulty from 5.3 to 5.12. Varied climbing, excellent rock, short approaches, and great weather all combine to make Leavenworth a fine…
…the summit. This challenging and scenic line combines everything climbers love about Rainier: steep glacier travel, crevasse navigation, and exciting alpine ice climbing. Starting from Camp Hazard at 11,000ft/3,353m, the…
…North Cascades, with the Ptarmigan Traverse being the most common objective. This legendary route, pioneered by the Ptarmigan Climbing Club in 1938, links a series of rugged peaks along the…
…the ideal program to experience mountaineering for the first time. Groups on this program are kept small, and throughout the trip, you will enjoy a rich learning and climbing experience….
…one of the most photographed summits in the world. We offer both three and four-day options, depending on whether you need additional rock climbing instruction as part of your climb….
...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
