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This program allows you to completely immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, traditional culture, and adventurous side of Laos. Although this country is rapidly modernizing, the old lifestyles here are…
…ascents such as Aconcagua’s 9,000-foot South Face. Today, we use our deep experience to offer less commonly climbed routes that avoid the heavy traffic seen on much of the mountain….
…and adapt to changing conditions. Avalanche awareness, snowpack evaluation, and rescue techniques are reviewed, making this a complete introduction to ski mountaineering in one of the Northwest’s most stunning settings….
Since the birth of mountaineering, these three peaks have captured climbers like no others: Mont Blanc (15,771 ft.), the highest point in Western Europe, because its ascent heralded the dawn…
…high-latitude atmospheric conditions combine to create challenges potentially even more severe than those on 8,000 meter peaks. The Cassin Ridge has become one of the most sought-after big mountain alpine…
…an indiviudal can develop a deep level of confidence in their wilderness navigation skills. Backcountry and wilderness navigation are essential parts of every single trip into the mountains, whether on…
…fire departments, paramedics, and mountain rescue units with the skills to manage scenes, identify rescue requirements, and perform low- and high-angle evacuations. This program meets NFPA 1670 operations-level standards and…
…mountains while exploring the nuances of climbing in the winter environments. By blending the worlds of backcountry skiing and alpinism, year-round opportunities to explore the mountains start to become more…
AAI is proud to offer a variety of Queer climbing and mountaineering programs, including LGBTQ+ rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. LGBTQ+ affinity courses offer a powerful opportunity for…
…Rescue Comprehensive, a four-part, 14-day series. After Technician, participants can expand their abilities with Self-Rescue for Climbers and Advanced Mountain Rescue, or take any combination of courses individually. The full…
Niuxim Shan (Yak Heart Peak) shrouded in morning clouds. Andy Bourne. Siguniang, or Four Sisters Mountain, is the centerpiece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China’s Sichuan Province where…
…mountain requires moderate-to-advanced climbing ability and excellent fitness. After participants have reviewed glacier travel skills, alpine ice climbing, and high altitude mountaineering techniques, we will make the two-day summit attempt….
...system that is unusually deep, continuous, and mentorship-driven. Entry Requirements for New AAI Guides Before beginning work, entry-level guides must… Read More
...tool that will help you to get up high. Another, and perhaps far more important tool, is to use good… Read More
AAI Instructor and Guide Rising from the middle of the flat Patagonian steppe, Fitzroy and Cerro Torre are two… Read More
...about developing skills, building community, and caring for the wild places where we climb. That philosophy has guided AAI’s approach… Read More
...possible): While hiking/climbing, make an effort to keep rain, snow, and stream splash out of your boots; you can protect… Read More
...in the Catskills and Adirondacks (mostly day hikes). Even in the winter, the trails are essentially non-technical, but often require… Read More
...in the entire Southwest. Epinephrine is a route that is often described as a classic climb; it’s also frequently described… Read More
...learners, not superheroes. While some programs require prior experience, many AAI courses are built specifically for people who are: New… Read More
...axes or just one technical axe and one long mountaineers axe? Can you self arrest just as well with an… Read More
Question: From the March 2006 edition of AAI’s E-newsletter I am looking at ropes for alpine glacier and couloir routes… Read More
