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Programs
Mountaineering Instructor Professional Training Program
…simply apply for a job with a guide service. The longer answer is that it takes time and dedication to become a viable candidate for a guiding job. It is…
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Ecuador – Antisana and Illiniza
This 10-day expedition is an excellent choice for intermediate climbers who want to apply their skills to moderately challenging high altitude routes on peaks that are often admired and, in…
October - February
10 days, or 14 with Chimborazo extension
Denali Expedition (Mt. McKinley) – West Buttress
The American Alpine Institute’s Denali program is built to provide the safest and most successful guided expeditions on North America’s highest peak. We achieve this through a commitment to continuous…
May - June
21 days
Mt. Everest Expedition – South Col
Descending high on Everest after a succesful summit. AAI Collection. Mount Everest is still the ultimate mountaineering adventure. As the highest mountain in the world, Everest has immense appeal and…
April - June
8-9 weeks
Tanzania Safari
…of the most distinctive landscapes, wildlife, and cultures in East Africa. The world “safari” translates literally as “journey” in Swahili, Tanzania’s national language. Join us for anywhere between 3 and…
June - February
3-6 days
Ecuador – Chimborazo Climb
Chimborazo stands out as not only the tallest mountain in Ecuador, but as the the tallest mountain in the world when measured from the center of the earth. This is…
November - March, May - July
4 days
Ecuador – Cotopaxi Skills Expedition
…But that’s not all. If you’d like to ensure that every aspect of your trip to South America ticks the “trip-of-a-lifetime box,” then after completing the mountaineering aspect of your…
November - March, May - July
10 days
Kilimanjaro Expedition
…crafts. In terms of wildlife, we see both resident and migratory species including many varieties of birds and a full range of large African mammals. The game viewing is some…
June - February
10 Days, Climb only; 13 Days, Climb and Safari
Women’s Climbing & Mountaineering Programs
AAI is proud to offer a variety of women’s climbing and mountaineering programs, including women’s rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. All-women courses offer a powerful opportunity for…
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Guided Alpine Climbing in New Zealand’s Southern Alps
…April). Our New Zealand ascents are led in conjunction with Adventure Consultants, a New Zealand based guide service and mountaineering school whose internationally certified guides have extensive experience guiding and instructing…
October - February
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Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
…all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes. Respect Wildlife Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. Never feed animals….
Year-round
2 days
Southeast Asia Rock Climbing and Exploration
This program allows you to completely immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, traditional culture, and adventurous side of Laos. Although this country is rapidly modernizing, the old lifestyles here are…
October - May
14 days or 21 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
