Building Your Wilderness First Aid Kit
American Alpine Institute
...or compartment substitutes. Clearly label each compartment or pack: In many expeditions each expedition member carries their own personal care… Read More
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Technical Self-Rescue for Climbers
Even experienced climbers can face unexpected challenges on the rock. Your partner may get stuck mid-route, a novice climber may freeze halfway up a toprope, or an injury could make…
Year-Round
2 days
Winter Camping in the Cascades
…and suitable campsites, build effective snow shelters, and utilize techniques to stay warm and dry throughout the night. This hands-on training ensures that, regardless of how you travel through the…
December - April
2 days
Avalanche Pro 2 Certification Course
…Association (A3). This course is the highest level of formal avalanche training in the U.S.. This course is designed for avalanche workers moving into leadership roles within their operations or…
Winter
1 evening + 6 days
Leaders of Tomorrow – Summit Camp
The American Alpine Institute’s Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program is the only comprehensive youth climbing and mountaineering program of its kind in North America. Designed for motivated teens and young…
July
6 or 13-Days
Technical Rope Rescue Level II – Technician
…comprehensive program offers the most complete skillset and best value. For rescuers tackling complex operations in cliffs, mountains, or industrial sites, this training provides the confidence and expertise to lead…
Year-round
5 days
AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor Course and Exam
…training and certification. The AMGA strongly suggests this course as a precursor to those interested in pursuing Rock Instructor or Rock Guide training and certification. We offer this program in…
Year-round
Course: 3 days. Exam: 2 days. Refresher: 1 day.
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Instructional Courses, Private & Custom Trips, Youth Climbing Programs
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Mountain Programs for Youth Organizations
…custom program of any length for groups that would like to experience: Rock Climbing Bouldering Ice Climbing Mountaineering Backpacking Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding Avalanche Awareness Training Leave No Trace Training Programs may…
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Avalanche Awareness Seminars
You hear a loud WHOOMPH! That’s usually how it starts. Then you see it. A spider-web of fracture lines shoot out around your skis. And before you know it, the…
October - March
90 minutes
Climbing Seminars
…combination of powerpoint presentations and hands-on training for students to develop a baseline understanding of these complicated skills. All students should consider outdoor programming on these subjects with AAI after…
November-April
4-hours Per Program
Ecuador – Antisana and Illiniza
…a program that includes skills instruction (or review if you have had some training or experience in the past but are “rusty” with skills), please see our Cayambe-Cotopaxi Skills Expedition….
October - February
10 days, or 14 with Chimborazo extension
Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership – Part I
Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Fundamentals The Ski Mountaineering & Avalanche Leadership – Part 1 program is your gateway to safe, confident travel in winter backcountry terrain. Designed for skiers and…
December - March
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Passport to Denali
Many climbers who attempt Denali (Mount McKinley) possess the basic skills needed to reach the summit—provided everything goes exactly as planned. But Denali is a mountain where conditions rarely cooperate….
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
