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…and ends in a dome. And though a part of the mountain looks like a dome, the summit is a bit sharper. The bulk of the route requires moderate snow…
…and glacier routes. It is also our goal that upon completion, you have the skills and the understanding to put together an expedition to one of the greater ranges of…
This immersive two-day course is the perfect starting point for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who are new to overnight camping in the mountains. Participants gain the skills and confidence to…
…and French crampon techniques, ice axe positions, self-arrest, anchor placement, glacier travel procedures, crevasse rescue, and route finding. With its dramatic icefields and heavily glaciated terrain, Mt. Baker provides both…
…presented by the numerous high quality routes. The Upper and Lower Index Town Walls offer the highest concentration of routes and can become crowded due to Index’s close proximity to…
Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and one of the Seven Summits, reaching well over 18,000 feet in Russia on the divide between Europe and Asia. While the mountain…
Climbing Mount St. Helens is a very unique opportunity considering its historical 1980 eruption. The flanks of this Southern Cascade Volcano offer fantastic beginner level ascents while climbing past volcanic…
Vinson Massif is Antarctica’s highest mountain, reaching 16,050 feet (4,892m) in the heart of the Ellsworth Mountains. Located 700 nautical miles from the South Pole, the mountain was first climbed…
The Andes that rise in southern Argentina just east of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field are considered by many well-travelled trekkers and climbers to be the most beautiful mountains in…
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…
Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is one of the most rugged and heavily glaciated ranges in the Andes. Famous for its dry, sun-baked, fluted snow slopes, the range is home to Peru’s…
Many climbers who attempt Denali (Mount McKinley) possess the basic skills needed to reach the summit—provided everything goes exactly as planned. But Denali is a mountain where conditions rarely cooperate….
...for Building Experience and Confidence The climbs at this level are not technical, and they only require previous backpacking experience… Read More
...route for your climb. Not sure you want to tackle Mt. Baker on your own? We have guided climbs available!… Read More
...Mt. Baker and rock climbing course at Washington Pass in May, 2) a climb of Mt. Rainier at the beginning… Read More
...the climbing world and in our society as a whole have forced a reassessment of the traditional answers to these… Read More
...more information on climbing this amazing route! Guide Coley Gentzel’s North Ridge Story Former AAI Program Coordinator and Guide… Read More
...very specific piece of gear designed. For most applications (approach, ice climbing, rock climbing, etc.) you will likely have a… Read More
...our perfect day in the mountains on a classic route like Epinephrine. Interested in climbing Epinephrine? Click the link to… Read More
...and the one climbed twice by AAI teams to reach the true summit. Difficulties lie in the 5.7 rating, with… Read More
...guarantee your climbing will be fast and effective. Don’t forget to have fun in the process! Click the link to… Read More
...routes and alpine ice climbing, its diverse terrain offers challenges and thrills for every level of mountaineer. Sulphide Glacier Grade… Read More
