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…is heavily glaciated, the moderate angle of its slopes make the climb suitable for people with basic alpine skills and an interest in high altitude climbing. Climbers on our guided…
…including ice climbing movement, protection placement and anchor construction for ice climbing, and dry tooling/ mixed climbing techniques. One of these nights will be an overnight in the backcountry where…
The PPE Competent Person course credential is considered an industry standard for those that manage fleets of work-at-height equipment or oversee vertical workers. The three-day program was designed to provide…
…AAI’s program is tailored for experienced climbers and mountaineers, focusing on advanced rescue scenarios rather than basic climbing skills. While it addresses roadside and front-country situations, the primary emphasis is…
…directly to independent climbing. Your first three days are based inSquamish, BC, and focus on sharpening the foundations of traditional protection, anchor building, rope systems, and lead strategy. Through structured…
Many climbers who attempt Denali (Mount McKinley) possess the basic skills needed to reach the summit—provided everything goes exactly as planned. But Denali is a mountain where conditions rarely cooperate….
…ridges right down into the Amazon Basin. In the group are nineteen peaks over 19,000 feet that offer all varieties of alpine climbing, and two higher peaks that are perhaps…
…in the program include, but are not limited to: Roping Up for Glacier Travel Glacier Travel Theory Rope Climbing Techniques Snow Anchor and Ice Anchor Theory Load Transfers Hauling Systems…
Ascend the “Roof of Africa” with the American Alpine Institute, where world-class expertise meets the ultimate high-altitude challenge. At 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro stands as the crown jewel of the Seven…
This program is a rewarding exploratory of a verdant mountain region in the highlands of Peru that will provide you with a chance to visit the most beautiful sites of…
Nevado Huascaran is the highest peak in Peru and one of the world’s most imposing summits. It offers a challenging ascent requiring strong intermediate level alpine skills, and an unusual…
Ski or Splitboard from the Summit of Mt. Baker – A True Pacific Northwest Classic If you have solid backcountry touring experience and strong skiing or splitboarding skills, this is…
...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
