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The Alps Trilogy – Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger
…combine to provide the key to a successful summit climb. In contrast, ascending the Eiger and Matterhorn require technical rock skills and the ability to move quickly and efficiently along…
June - September
11 days
Warrior’s Way Trad and Mental Training
…application of the Warriors Way methodology. The Warrior’s Way method, pioneered by Arno Ilgner, author of the 2003 climbing best-seller The Rock Warrior’s Way, is a set of techniques for…
Fall, Winter and Spring
2 Days
The Haute Route – Guided Hut Skiing in the Alps
…and rescue techniques including the use of avalanche beacons. We also begin our discussion of route assessment and route finding with map, compass, and altimeter. We spend another day skiing…
March-May
8 days
Community Re-Bolting Projects
…technical training, and equipment support, AAI helps bring professional-level knowledge and experience to community-led stewardship efforts. By partnering with organizations such as the Washington Climbers Coalition and other local groups,…
Year-Round
One Day or More
Backpacking in the North Cascades
…Leave No Trace ethics and techniques so that you will be skilled at limiting or eliminating your potential impacts on the wilderness. Along the way, you enjoy gourmet meals and…
July - September
Custom
Guided Rock Climbing at Mt. Erie, WA
Mount Erie is a great place for a beginning rock climber or for someone looking to perfect their skills. Located on the top of a large bluff overlooking the San…
April - October
1 day or more
Mt. Whitney Climb
Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the lower 48 states and the crown jewel of California’s Sierra Nevada. Climbing Mt. Whitney lets you experience one of America’s most beautiful…
May - October
3-5 days
Patagonia – Gorra Blanca Expedition
Gorra Blanca (9,514 ft / 2900 m) sits on the border between Argentina and Chile and marks one of the gateways to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. It is one…
September - March
5-Days
Peru – Chopicalqui Expedition
Chopicalqui (6,354 m / 20,846 ft) is a stunning peak in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. It offers a compelling mix of adventure, alpine beauty, and personal achievement. This iconic…
May - August
20 days
Professionalism for the Outdoor Educator
Many people jump through the hoops. They get a few certifications, they build their outdoor resume and then they try to make the transition. They try to transition from the…
Year-Round
5 Days
Reddomaine Expedition and Monastery Trek
Southwest China and eastern Tibet have one of the largest concentrations of the world’s remaining un-climbed mountains. Ranges of young, sharply etched peaks with beautiful rock faces and pristine glaciers…
October
17 days
Crevasse Rescue for Backcountry Skiers and Splitboarders
…to execute both team and one-person crevasse rescue. Failure to follow glacier assessment techniques and these skiing procedures can place a skier in danger of crevasse falls, but with thorough…
April - May
2 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