Building Your Wilderness First Aid Kit
American Alpine Institute
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Mountaineering Instructor Professional Training Program
…mountain guide training: a respectable list of climbs that they have completed, professional avalanche training, an American Mountain Guides Association certification, two rescue certifications, a Leave No Trace certification, and…
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Instructional Courses, Private & Custom Trips, Government, Military, & Veterans
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Military and Government Mountain Training
…for details. Curriculum: There are four major components to any mountain training program. Participants may choose to incorporate one, two, three or all four of the mountain training components listed…
Year-Round
1-24 days
Seven Summits Training Course
…To complete the Seven, a climber must have skill training in all the major sub-disciplines of climbing with the sole exception of steep waterfall ice. These skills include: General mountaineering…
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Vocational Training for the Outdoor Professional
…Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part II course. Likewise, if you need the Avalanche Pro Level I training and you meet the prerequisites, you can take that course alone. Students…
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Avalanche Training – AIARE 1
…basic level of training and knowledge can dramatically increase your margin of safety while traveling in the backcountry. We offer the course in two formats: A 3-day in-person option with…
December - March
2 Online Evenings + 2 Field Days or 1 Lecture Day + 2 Field Days
Denali Expedition (Mt. McKinley) – West Buttress
…improvement, carefully evaluating every expedition while supporting our guides with rigorous training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Since 1980, AAI has guided climbers on Denali continuously, helping hundreds of mountaineers…
May - June
21 days
Ecuador – Cotopaxi Skills Expedition
We do it all on this trip: Learn or refresh mountaineering skills with local expert instructors, climb Cayambe and Cotopaxi, immerse yourself in a rich culture, take rest days in…
November - March, May - July
10 days
Avalanche Training – Snowmobile AIARE Courses
…on snowmobiles or snowbikes. Almost all of these avalanches are started by the people caught in them. Some basic level of training and knowledge can dramatically increase your margin of…
January - March
2 Online Evenings + 2 Field Days for Rec 1 and Rec 2, 1 Field day for Rescue
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
Wilderness First Responder
Have you ever been three-days from a trailhead with no cellphone reception and thought about what would happen if someone got hurt? What if a snake bit someone? What if…
Year-Round
5-9 Days
Avalanche Pro 1 Certification Course
…Association (A3) to provide Professional-Level avalanche training. The Pro 1 Course is the first of the Professional Courses and is based on the traditional Level 2, with the addition of…
December
1 evening + 5 days in-person training + online lessons prior to meeting
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
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
