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Recording snowpit data
Mt. Baker Backcountry Special Offer
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Avalanche Pro 2 Certification Course

…and nowcasts based on available information Making operational decisions based upon avalanche hazard analysis Recognizing trends and patterns in stability Efficient & accurate route-finding and group management in complex terrain…

Winter
1 evening + 6 days
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North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 3

…routes in the North Cascades, Alaska, and beyond. In AMTL 3, the program is built upon three modules within the 12-day program: aid and big-wall climbing skills; multi-pitch efficiency; and…

May - September
12 days
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Alpinism 2 – Intermediate Mountaineering

…systems and single-pitch rock techniques, you’ll move on to multi-pitch alpine rock, complex glacier routes, and the challenges of decision-making in real mountain environments. Each day builds toward greater independence…

May - September
6 days
Alpine Rock in the Sierra
Sierra Nevada, CA; Squamish, BC Special Offer
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Alpine Rock Climbing

…advanced level routes. AAI also offers private climbing in the Sierra Nevada – click the link to see a sampling of routes and areas. Squamish, British Columbia, is just a…

May - September
6 or 12 days
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 1

…travel in glaciated mountains. From self-arrest to rope team travel, crevasse rescue to route finding, this course is built to take new climbers and turn them into competent, thoughtful partners…

May - September
12 days
Climber on Ice Cream Parlor Crag in Moab. Zach Lovell.
Moab and Indian Creek Special Offer
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Guided Rock Climbing in Moab & Indian Creek

Nestled between Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Deadhorse Point State Park, high on the Colorado Plateau, the tiny hamlet of Moab is considered by many to be the…

September - April
1+ days
Glacier Peak Above Clouds
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Ptarmigan Traverse

…forging an unparalleled route along the crest of the Cascade mountains. Considered by many to be the most scenic and varied alpine traverse in the country, this route was built…

July - August
7 days
Aid & Big Wall Leavenworth 3
WA, NV Special Offer
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Aid Climbing and Big Wall Techniques

…climbers with the ability to get up routes that are too hard to free climb. Most people become aware of aid climbing through the lens of big wall climbing. Big…

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4 days
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 2

…rappelling, and the strategies required for long, complex routes. The second section of the program transitions to multi-pitch alpine ice. Here, you’ll practice precise tool and crampon techniques, efficient protection…

May - September
12 days
Resident llama at Refugio Laguna Tuni
Cordillera Real, Bolivia Special Offer
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Bolivia – Huayna Potosi Skills Expedition

…intermediate techniques and helps experienced climbers further advance their route finding, hazard evaluation, and technical climbing skills. Note: Both the introductory and advanced sections occur at the same time from…

June - September
17 days or 10 days without acclimatization trek
Sierra Nevada, California Special Offer
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California Fourteeners Climbs

…the range, the U-Notch Couloir. The west side of the peak can also be climbed via fun 4th class scrambling on the LeConte Route. Tricky route finding turns some parties…

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1+ Days
Trail from Chamonix to Trient
French and Swiss Alps Special Offer
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Trek the Alps – The Haute Route for Hikers

The Alps have long been known as one of the most picturesque mountain playgrounds in the world. This summer Haute Route, or “high route,” provides just the right combination of…

July - August
10 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: Cutthroat Peak, S. Buttress (5.8, III+)

American Alpine Institute
May 16, 2022

Route Profile: Mt. Baker’s North Ridge

American Alpine Institute
October 1, 2007

Route Profile – North Arête of Bear Creek Spire (5.8, III)

American Alpine Institute
June 13, 2022

Route Profile: Ruth Mountain Climb

American Alpine Institute
July 24, 2020

Route Profile: Triple Couloirs, Dragontail Peak, AI3, 5.8, Grade III-IV

American Alpine Institute
April 5, 2019

Route Profile: Everest

American Alpine Institute
August 27, 2014

Route Profile: Mt Sill – Swiss Arête (5.7)

American Alpine Institute
May 14, 2014

Route Profile : East Buttress of Mt. Whitney, III 5.7

American Alpine Institute
December 11, 2013

Route Profile: Mt. Erie’s Zig Zag Route (5.7 or 5.8 II)

American Alpine Institute
July 18, 2022

Route Profile: Kilimanjaro – Machame Route

American Alpine Institute
April 27, 2015