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Programs
Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership – Part I
…course with AIARE 1 and AIARE Rescue, you’ll gain essential movement skills, decision-making tools, and rescue techniques all in one streamlined progression. You’ll learn how to use your gear efficiently,…
December - March
Varies
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
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 4
…steep skiing techniques, glacier travel on skis, and crevasse rescue with skis. Students learn to use ski mountaineering equipment, perform efficient transitions, and safely access remote powder stashes and big…
April - September
12 days
Avalanche Training – AIARE 2
AIARE Avalanche Level 2 is designed for experienced backcountry travelers who want to deepen their understanding of avalanche hazard management. Building on the decision-making framework taught in AIARE 1, this…
December - March
2 Online Evenings and 2 Field Days or 1 In-Person Classroom Day and 2 Field Days
Crevasse Rescue for Backcountry Skiers and Splitboarders
…and riding glaciated terrain – falling in a crevasse. You’ll learn the fundamentals of executing a rescue of a fallen partner, as well as how to identify these types of…
April - May
2 Days
Alpinism 2 – Intermediate Mountaineering
…a solid grasp of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Over the course, you’ll sharpen your existing skills and then push into more advanced terrain. After a thorough review of glacier…
May - September
6 days
Avalanche Pro 1 Certification Course
…2 course prior to the 17/18 season, according to the new curriculum guide you next step would be to take the Avalanche Rescue Course. After you take the Rescue course,…
December
1 evening + 5 days in-person training + online lessons prior to meeting
Glacier Peak Climb and Skills Clinic
…in glacier travel, rope team skills, crevasse rescue, and backcountry mountaineering. Designed for competent backpackers ready to step into glacier mountaineering, this program emphasizes learning essential skills while ascending the…
June - July
6 days
Leaders of Tomorrow – Summit Camp
…accomplished outdoor educators and climbing instructors. Each guide is professionally trained, a Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor, Wilderness First Responder certified, and trained in AIARE avalanche safety and rescue….
July
6 or 13-Days
Mt. Vinson Expedition
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…
November - January
16 days
Three Peaks of Nepal Expedition
This program provides the best possible introduction to Himalayan climbing – we ascend three beautiful 20,000-foot (6000+ meter) peaks in a relatively short time and in one of the most…
November - December
26 days
Alpine Ice Climbing – Introduction
Our Alpine Ice program is designed for climbers who are ready to push beyond the basics and step into the vertical world of steep alpine ice. Over the course of…
May - July
6 Days
Program Activities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Backcountry Skiing & Boarding
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Guided skiing in world-famous backcountry, and skills instruction for skiers, split-boarders, and ski mountaineers
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.
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.
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.
Program Types
Expeditions
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Longer trips in remote locations to ascend major peaks, including the Seven Summits
Private & Custom Trips
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Custom adventures for individuals or groups – with the best-trained guides in the industry
Treks, Tours, & Backpacking
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Full-service, non-technical adventures for all outdoor enthusiasts
Government, Military, & Veterans
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Training for government personnel and vocational programs for veterans using VA benefits
Blog Posts
Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/31/15
American Alpine Institute
December 31, 2015