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…just staying found. They have a deep well of tools and techniques that they can draw upon to manage navigation, route-finding, and time management. This is a great course add-on…
…Disappointment Peak Cleaver, the same route first climbed by a U.S. Geological Survey team in 1897. Beyond the summit, participants gain real-world experience navigating glaciers, managing rope systems, and practicing…
The American Alpine Institute’s Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program is the only comprehensive youth climbing and mountaineering program of its kind in North America. Designed for motivated teens and young…
…challenge and education while building confidence and independence in the outdoors. Students learn essential outdoor climbing skills, including belaying, rappelling, anchor building, knots, route-finding, and risk management. The camp also…
…terrain while developing your skills. When you’re ready to take things further, you can continue with our progressive rock climbing courses to prepare for bigger routes and more complex objectives….
AAI is proud to offer a variety of women’s climbing and mountaineering programs, including women’s rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. All-women courses offer a powerful opportunity for…
…Backcountry Navigation Essentials course covers these in depth, including: Pre-Trip Planning Analog Map and Compass Techniques Digital GPS Techniques Terrain Association White-Out and Green-Out (thick brush) Navigation Route-Finding Techniques …
…world’s sixth highest peak but has the highest success rate of all the 8000 meter peaks because of the quality of its route, the good conditions typically found there, and…
The Mount Baker backcountry is world-renowned for the variety of terrain and the utterly stunning beauty. Snowshoeing is the perfect way for beginner-level winter wilderness travelers to access some of…
…follow the iconic Coleman-Deming Route. It is one of Mt. Baker’s most scenic and popular lines. This route offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, the San Juan Islands, and…
…Students will learn gear use, track setting, route finding, and efficient group travel. With a mix of front-country and backcountry overnight days, students then progress to winter camping, ice axe…
The La Paz and Cordillera Real Trek is only scheduled on a priavate basis. Please contact the AAI Office for further details. Alternatively, we offer our Cotopaxi Skills Expedition and…
...Route on Liberty Bell. Liberty Bell, Beckey Route – Rock, 1 day Long famous among the Northwest rock enthusiasts, the… Read More
...route for your climb. Not sure you want to tackle Mt. Baker on your own? We have guided climbs available!… Read More
...alpine rock routes at Washington Pass: the Becky Route on Liberty Bell (5.6) and the South Arete of South Early… Read More
...routes and areas are available to AAI through our existing permits with land managers. Routes that were in the original… Read More
Route Profile Location: North Cascades of Washington, Mt. Baker Wilderness Season: Nearly year round. May through September bring the best… Read More
...didn’t need any special equipment or skill outside of the ability to walk, this is a non-technical route. A step… 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
...great mountaineering route. Harder Routes Mt. Waddington, South Face (Bravo Glacier Route) Technically, the aspect is southwest, not south. This… Read More
...on long routes as well, such as making it to the burger and beer joint before closing time! Mike Powers,… Read More
...ice climbing. The ascent requires one to dig deeply into the mountaineer’s toolkit to pull out the skills required to… Read More
