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…at the upper Heather Meadows parking lot at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. Private programs can either meet up at the mountain, or if additional equipment is needed, we can…
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…
Alpamayo is in many people’s minds the most beautiful mountain in the world, and the goal of this expedition is to climb the peak’s elegant Southwest Face. After a meeting…
…will encounter caring for a patient over a period of hours or even days while awaiting evacuation. Mountain climbing guides, river guides, hiking guides, and backcountry rangers are usually required…
…some of them just minutes from Boulder’s famous Pearl Street, with its shops, eateries, and street performers. An hour further north and west, the climbing in Rocky Mountain NP ranges…
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…
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Climbing Wall Instructor Certification is for professionals who teach climbing on indoor gyms and artificial climbing walls. This two-and-a-half-day course and exam aims to…
…highest mountain, Huascarán, as well as famous 6000-meter peaks like Alpamayo and Artesonraju. With hundreds of peaks rising to elevations between 17,000 and 22,000 feet, the area encompasses a remarkable…
…safety while traveling in the backcountry. Avalanche Level 1 from John Grace on Vimeo. Similar to the course for skiers, boarders and mountaineers, but this course is for the motorized…
Every time we step into the backcountry we have an impact. We walk on terrain that may be changed by our method of travel. We build fires and go to…
…probability of encountering an avalanche jumps dramatically. Indeed, every single person who spends time in the mountains in a winter context will encounter avalanche terrain and avalanche conditions. The only…
Joshua Tree National Park is a classic winter retreat for rock climbers of all levels. The colors, the plant-life, the animals and the rock in this unique 4,000-foot plateau at…
...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
...clad in all our layers, and I’d heard reports that tomorrow’s weather was going to make this look like a… Read More
...of climbing stewardship. Unlike first ascents or new route development, rebolting rarely earns recognition. The work often involves long days… 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
...could only see a small part of the world famous Las Vegas Strip. But by the time we neared the… Read More
...learners, not superheroes. While some programs require prior experience, many AAI courses are built specifically for people who are: New… Read More
Question: From the December 2005 edition of AAI’s E-newsletter On a technically oriented alpine climb involving a good amount of… Read More
...some glaciated routes in the North Cascades. If I am planning to move together with my partners on the route… Read More
