Building Your Wilderness First Aid Kit
American Alpine Institute
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Instructional Courses, Private & Custom Trips, Government, Military, & Veterans
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Military and Government Mountain Training
…in the tabs above. Steep mountain faces, cliffs and technical ridges exist in every mountain range on the planet. Technical rock climbing techniques are employed to both ascend and descend…
Year-Round
1-24 days
Technical Rope Rescue Comprehensive
…injured hiker stranded on a steep slope. In each case, the ability to assess risk, plan an effective rescue, and execute technical rope skills is critical. These scenarios, though different,…
Year-round
15 days (14 days of instruction with one rest day)
Technical Rope Rescue Level II – Technician
The American Alpine Institute Rope Rescue Level II: Technician Course builds on the Operations Level foundation, advancing participants to complex hauling systems, high-line techniques, dynamic rope applications, and rescue team…
Year-round
5 days
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 4
…settings. Students who complete all four parts of the Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership series earn a Certificate of Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Expedition Leadership, a credential that reflects a…
April - September
12 days
Advanced Mountain Rescue
…to hauling the victim out of the crevasse and passing knots in the rescue system. Those who complete the Advanced Mountain Rescue course will receive a Technical Rope Rescue…
April - December
5 days
Technical Rope Rescue Level I – Operations
…rescue tasks and support technician-level teams on complex missions. This course is also the first step in the Technical Rope Rescue Comprehensive, a four-part training series. After Operations Level, participants…
Year Round
4 days
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 3
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 3 (AMTL 3) from the American Alpine Institute is a key step in our four-part mountaineering course progression. This advanced alpine climbing program builds…
May - September
12 days
Aid Climbing and Big Wall Techniques
…climbing skills as well as aid climbing methodologies. Due to the technical nature of the material, the Aid Climbing and Big Wall Techniques course is only offered at a two-to-one…
Year-Round
4 days
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership, Part 2
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 2 (AMTL 2) is the next step in AAI’s renowned four-part Alpine Mountaineering & Technical Leadership progression. For decades, this program has set the…
May - September
12 days
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 1
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 1 (AMTL 1) is the foundation of AAI’s renowned four-part Alpine Mountaineering & Technical Leadership progression. It is the ultimate introduction to the world…
May - September
12 days
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
Mountaineering Instructor Professional Training Program
…Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part III(AMTL III) Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part IV(AMTL IV) Wilderness First Responder Certification Course Technical Rope Rescue Comprehensive Professionalism for the Outdoor…
Year-round
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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.
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
