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Evelyn Greathouse Watercolor
4041 Home Rd, Ste A, Bellingham, WA, 98226 Special Offer
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Events, Films and Speakers

The American Alpine Institute offers a wide array of events throughout the year. These include actual events, seminars, educational programming, volunteer opportunities, adopt-a-crag events, films, speakers, art and photography displays….

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Alpine Climbing in the Alaska Rnage
Alaska Range Special Offer
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Expeditions, Private & Custom Trips
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Guided Alpine Climbing in the Alaska Range

The Central Alaska Range is made up of the peaks and valleys that surround Denali, Mount Hunter, and Mount Foraker. In the deep glacial gorges that drop from Denali’s flanks…

May - July
7-22 Days (Recommended minimum of 10 days due to potential weather.)
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
San Juan Ice Climbing
Ouray, Colorado Special Offer
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Private & Custom Trips
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Guided Ice Climbing in Ouray, Colorado

Our private and instructional Colorado ice climbing programs are based out of downtown Ouray, a charming alpine village nestled in some of the most rugged and towering peaks in the…

December - March
1+ days
Trail from Chamonix to Trient
French and Swiss Alps Special Offer
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Treks, Tours, & Backpacking
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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
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Instructional Courses
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Winter Camping in the Cascades

This course equips skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, and climbers with the essential skills to confidently spend multiple nights in the winter backcountry. Whether you’re heading out on early winter mountaineering trips…

December - April
2 days
Liberty Bell Descent
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Instructional Courses
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Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership – Part II

…mountains while exploring the nuances of climbing in the winter environments. By blending the worlds of backcountry skiing and alpinism, year-round opportunities to explore the mountains start to become more…

January-March
6 days
Alaska Range, Alaska Special Offer
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Instructional Courses, Expeditions
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Alaska Range Ski Mountaineering

…the experience, judgment, and confidence required for ambitious objectives in Alaska and beyond. Skiing in Little Switzerland on the Pika Glacier. Credit: Jared Drapala Highlights: Build a strong foundation in…

April - June
11 days
Mount Baker Backcountry, Washington Special Offer
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Instructional Courses
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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
Mount Baker Backcountry, Washington Special Offer
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Avalanche Training – AIARE Rescue

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day, hands-on course that prepares you for the moment no one wants, but every backcountry traveler must be ready for. You’ll build critical rescue skills…

December - March
1 day
Ascending Motorcycle Hill
Mt. Baker, Washington Special Offer
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Denali Prep Course

Descending the West Buttress on Denali. AAI Collection. Denali is high, cold and physically demanding. The mountain is home to some of the most severe weather and climbing conditions on…

January - March
6 days
Ouray Ice Climbing Happy
Lee Vining, CA; Ouray, CO Special Offer
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Ice Climbing – Introduction

Ice climbing is a vital part of any alpine climber’s quiver of skills. Over the last three decades, advancements in equipment and clothing have made the sport much more accessible…

January - March
2 days; 5 days

Program Activities

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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

Program Types

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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

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Regluing Your Skins

American Alpine Institute
December 14, 2015