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Petit Grepon and Sharkstooth
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Special Offer
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Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

…Peak. The most famous scrambling route in the park is undoubtedly Longs Peak’s Keyhole Route. Click the link to see more information about hiking Longs Peak. Please note that AAI…

Year-Round
2 days and up
Alpine Climbing in the Alaska Rnage
Alaska Range Special Offer
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the Alaska Range

…moderate to intermediate glacier climbs, as well as to climbers looking to advance their level of skill by trying to climb progressively more serious routes in a spectacular setting. Climber…

May - July
7-22 Days (Recommended minimum of 10 days due to potential weather.)
Eastern Sierra, California Special Offer
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the Sierra

Whether you want technical skills practice, a 14,000 foot summit, or a classic alpine route, the Eastern Sierra offers it all. By booking private guided climbing, our guides meet you…

Year-round
1+ Days
Longs Peak East Face
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Longs Peak Hiking & Climbing

…Route, many others choose to join a guided ascent of the route in order to reduce the risks. American Alpine Institute offers a 2-day guided ascent of the route. While a…

Year-round
2 days
Dark Shadows
Las Vegas, Nevada Special Offer
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Guided Rock Climbing in Red Rock – Las Vegas, Nevada

…climbs, Red Rock boasts an unusually large number of very long, high-quality routes of moderate technical difficulty. Many fine climbs of grade III or IV in length lie in the…

September - April
Half-day and up
Traversing Entreves
Chamonix, France Special Offer
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Private & Custom Trips
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the French Alps/Chamonix

The French Alps in the area near Chamonix encompass the highest concentration of quality alpine routes in the world. There are classics here at every technical level, and at each…

April - September
Varies based on Objective
Guiding on the Matterhorn
Zermatt and Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Special Offer
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Private & Custom Trips
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the Swiss Alps

…happy to discuss route selections and combinations with you. If you don’t already have routes in mind, we can help you design an itinerary of any length. You can join…

July - September
4 to 10 days
Climber Approaching Longs East Face in the Winter
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Special Offer
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Guided Ice Climbing & Winter Ascents in Rocky Mountain National Park

…boasts some of the most dramatic terrain in the lower 48. Climbing routes such as Alexander’s Chimney (III, WI4 M4) or Kiener’s Route on Longs Peak (IV, 5.4 Mod. Snow)…

January – March
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A climber ascends the unique rock of the Twin Sisters Greek Creek area on an AMTL 2
Northern Cascade Range, Washington Special Offer
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the Cascades

The classic alpine routes of the North Cascades offer tremendous variety and contrast. Some consist wholly of ridge and face climbing on rock, while others are entirely on snow and…

May - September
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Climbers descending the Guanacos Route on Aconcagua
Argentine Andes Special Offer
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Aconcagua Expedition – Upper Guanacos Traverse

…expedition is required. The Upper Guanacos route enables you to climb up one route and descent the Route Normal, making a full traverse of the mountain by entering in the…

November - February
19 days
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Guided Alpine Rock Climbing in the North Cascades

…variety and challenges they present on the way to the top; climbers must apply varied technical skills, excellent route finding, and good judgement. The technical resources and margin of safety…

May - September
1 day and up
Ecuadorian Andes Special Offer
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Ecuador – Chimborazo Climb

Chimborazo stands out as not only the tallest mountain in Ecuador, but as the the tallest mountain in the world when measured from the center of the earth. This is…

November - March, May - July
4 days

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Alpine Climbing & Mountaineering

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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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Rock Climbing

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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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Ice Climbing

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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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High Altitude Climbing & Seven Summits

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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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Backcountry Skiing & Boarding

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Guided skiing in world-famous backcountry, and skills instruction for skiers, split-boarders, and ski mountaineers
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Avalanche Training

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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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Hiking And Backpacking

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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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Wilderness Skills

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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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Outdoor Educator & Guide Training

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Technical and non-technical leadership courses from the AMGA's longest-accredited guide service
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Technical Rescue & Medical

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Industry standard technical rescue and wilderness medicine instruction

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Instructional Courses

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Intensive mountain skills instruction and summit climbs
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Group Summit Climbs

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Introductory summit climbs with some skills instruction
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Expeditions

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Longer trips in remote locations to ascend major peaks, including the Seven Summits
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Private & Custom Trips

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Custom adventures for individuals or groups – with the best-trained guides in the industry
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Treks, Tours, & Backpacking

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Full-service, non-technical adventures for all outdoor enthusiasts
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Government, Military, & Veterans

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Training for government personnel and vocational programs for veterans using VA benefits
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Youth Climbing Programs

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Our youth programs inspire young adventurers to explore the outdoors, build confidence, and develop climbing and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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Mountain Center

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Short classroom and outdoor courses, films, lectures, and other low-cost programming for the local outdoor community

Articles

Climb Denali / Climb McKinley with American Alpine Institute

American Alpine Institute

...weather window to strike for the summit. Preparation and Prerequisites Climbing Denali is a “PhD-level” mountaineering objective. To ensure the… Read More

The Seven Summits

American Alpine Institute

...climbing objective in the late 1980’s. Pat Morrow, a Canadian mountaineer, became the first to climb all seven in 1985.… Read More

Physical Conditioning for Mountaineering Expeditions

American Alpine Institute

...get by with as little effort as is possible. That having been said, a Denali climb’s difficulty is hard to… Read More

Toprope Solo Techniques

American Alpine Institute

...lot of climbing experience. This is primarily because there is no one there to ensure that you did everything right.… Read More

Best Mountaineering and Climbing books

American Alpine Institute

Level Up Your Mountain Skills: The Ultimate Outdoor Reading List Whether you’re dreaming of your first summit or honing advanced… Read More

Blog Posts

Route Profile: The Bastille Crack, Eldorado Canyon

American Alpine Institute
February 3, 2020

Route Profile: Bloodline (5.11a, II+)

American Alpine Institute
November 28, 2017

Route Profile: Cayenne Corners – A Forgotten Red Rock Classic!

American Alpine Institute
October 16, 2015

Route Profile: Huayna Potosi – Bolivia

American Alpine Institute
April 2, 2014

Route Profile: Epinephrine

American Alpine Institute
January 14, 2011

Route Profile: Southeast Face of Artesonraju

American Alpine Institute
March 10, 2009

First Ascent: Wright-Pond Route

American Alpine Institute
April 17, 2012

Route Profile: Aiguille de I’M – North Ridge

American Alpine Institute
June 20, 2022

Route Profile: North Face Chair Peak

American Alpine Institute
November 19, 2021

Route Profile: Cotopaxi

American Alpine Institute
May 6, 2019