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...learners, not superheroes. While some programs require prior experience, many AAI courses are built specifically for people who are: New… Read More
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…together. Climbing Mount St. Helens is a very unique opportunity considering its historical 1980 eruption. The flanks of this Southern Cascade Volcano offer fantastic beginner level ascents while climbing past…
…granite, remarkable views, and multiple climbing options. Ascents range from moderate scrambling to snow and mixed alpine climbing to technical rock. Among other superlatives, Mt. Whitney can brag of perhaps…
Mount Erie is a great place for a beginning rock climber or for someone looking to perfect their skills. Located on the top of a large bluff overlooking the San…
Climbing Mount St. Helens is a very unique opportunity considering its historical 1980 eruption. The flanks of this Southern Cascade Volcano offer fantastic beginner level ascents while climbing past volcanic…
…and climbing adventure. You can join us just for the trekking and for hikes to great vantage points, or you can join in the climbs. Ascents that we make are…
Chopicalqui (6,354 m / 20,846 ft) is a stunning peak in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. It offers a compelling mix of adventure, alpine beauty, and personal achievement. This iconic…
At 12,276 feet, Mount Adams is the second tallest mountain in the state of Washington. It’s remarkable size and spectacular ten-glacier mantle make it one of the most beautiful mountains…
…for Climbers course teaches practical techniques using the minimal gear you carry in the mountains. With just a rack and a rope, you’ll learn how to manage common climbing emergencies—rigging…
…sustained vertical climbing, this is an objective for experienced and fit alpine climbers. The traverse summits five California’s fourteeners along the way: Thunderbolt Peak Starlight Peak North Palisade Polemonium Peak…
Illimani base camp. Andrew Wexler. This is a 5-day expedition to climb the highest peak in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real. Team members first make the ascents (and enjoy the benefits of…
…this expedition by exploring Quito, visiting a regional market, scrambling up 15,729-foot Guagua Pichincha, and by climbing a classic glacial route on 17,227-foot Illiniza Sur (described above). After a rest…
Red Rock Canyon is not a very old climbing area in the scheme of things. A small cadre of locals and a handful of visiting climbers have primarily been responsible…
...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