Building Your Wilderness First Aid Kit
American Alpine Institute
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Backcountry Navigation Essentials
AAI’s Backcountry Navigtion Essentials class was designed for those that are in the process of becoming indepent wilderness travelers in complex terrain. This three-hour program provides a baseline from which…
Year-Round
3-hour evening program
Guided Ice Climbing in the Eastern Sierra
…most interesting ice. As California ice unendingly forms, melts, and reforms, new and engaging variations of routes appear on a weekly basis providing the perfect instructional training ground for climbers….
January - March
1+ days
Introduction to Splitboard Snowboarding
Splitboarding opens up a new world of backcountry access for snowboarders—offering the freedom to tour uphill and ride untracked lines without the burden of snowshoes. This course is designed for…
December - April
2 days
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
Every time we step into the backcountry we have an impact. We walk on terrain that may be changed by our method of travel. We build fires and go to…
Year-round
2 days
Mt. Shuksan Skills and Climb
Mount Shuksan is widely considered one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth, and for good reason. This iconic North Cascades peak has dramatic steep faces, sparkling hanging glaciers, lush…
May - September
3 or 4 days
Leaders of Tomorrow – Rock Climbing Camp
…AMGA training and formal guiding certifications, bringing professional expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of climbers.tor certifications, hold Wilderness First Responder First Aid Certifications and have advanced…
July
6 Days
Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership – Part III
…course is ideal for: • Students who have completed Ski Mountaineering & Avalanche Leadership – Parts I and II, or who have equivalent training and experience • Skiers and splitboarders…
Mid-February - April
12 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
Aconcagua Expedition – Upper Guanacos Traverse
Located near the western edge of Argentina’s famous wine-producing province of Mendoza, Aconcagua rises to a height of almost 23,000 feet – the highest summit outside the Himalaya. The American…
November - February
19 days
Ama Dablam Expedition
Ama Dablam was first climbed in 1961 by a New Zealand and American team and we follow their original route, the southwest ridge. A seven-day trek into Lobuche Base Camp…
October - November
28 days
Backcountry Skiing – Intro
This one-day intro to backcountry skiing course is perfect for strong resort skiers ready to leave the groomers behind and discover the freedom of untracked snow. Under the guidance of…
December - March
1 Day
Carstensz Pyramid/Puncak Jaya
Rising like a shark’s fin out of the mist of a jungle far below, 16,024-foot/4884-meter Carstensz Pyramid is the highest peak in Australasia and one of the most remote of…
February-March, August-October
11 days
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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
