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Pioneers in Mountaineering, Climbing, and Adventure “Mountain climbing is the greatest sport in the world…There is no better fun than… Read More
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This is mountain climbing in its most classic form – over rock, snow, alpine ice, and glaciers, in pursuit of major summits.
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Once mere skill-practice for mountaineers, rock climbing is now a highly developed sport, with numerous sub-disciplines such as trad, sport, and aid.
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One of the most fundamental skills of mountaineering, ice climbing comprises skills for tackling both waterfall ice and alpine ice/glacier ice.
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Climbing the highest mountains in the world is a special discipline of mountaineering, with unique challenges and rewards.
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Avalanche safety training is a must for anyone who ventures into the backcountry in winter, and we offer the gold standard in avalanche education.
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Living and moving in the mountains is a reward in itself, and provides the fundamental skills that underlie all mountaineering.
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Those who venture into the wilderness must draw from a deep skill base, including navigation, outdoor cooking, water purification, and countless others.
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Articles
Winter Mountaineering Gear: Snow Cave or Tent?
American Alpine Institute
...you took me into a gear store and I needed the following three items to survive and enjoy a high… Read More
Success in Sichuan: Second Ascent of Reddomaine
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An AAI Team Makes the Second Ascent of China’s 20,050-foot Reddomaine By Aidan Loehr AAI Instructor and Guide Mountain… Read More
What’s the Best Month to Climb in the Cascades?
American Alpine Institute
...when to join us for a climb or program. Early Season (late April – mid/late May): The Big Mountain Experience… Read More
Mountain Preparedness: What Goes in a Guide’s Pack
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Article by John Scripps, AAI Assistant Registrar, with quotes from Seth Hobby, AAI Instructor and Guide From the September 2006… Read More
Using Your Camera in the Mountains
American Alpine Institute
...already available on the internet, but much of it does not apply to taking cameras up mountains where conditions are… Read More
American Alpine Institute History
American Alpine Institute
...Alaska Range technical route on Mt. Hunter in 1981. AAI and the American Mountain Guides Association AAI has also played… Read More
Ecuador Volcanoes – A Climbing Trip Report
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The Cayambe hut with the Hermosa glacier pouring in slow motion down the mountain’s West Face. Editor’s note: Climbing in… Read More
Ski Mountaineering: Whippet or Ice Axe?
American Alpine Institute
...climbing a big mountain – ski mountaineering for a ski descent – I’ll usually have an ice axe with me… Read More
Climbing Articles
American Alpine Institute
...ice, alpine, and ski mountaineering, both here in the Cascades and further afield. Below is a selection of articles. Be… Read More
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Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 2/27/25
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Climbing, Skiing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 1/15/26
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Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 1/22/26
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Climbing, Skiing, Outdoor and Rescue News from Here and Abroad – 3/11/2026
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Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 3/26/2026
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Climbing, Skiing, Rescue and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 7/9/2026
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