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Ouray Ice Climbing Happy
Lee Vining, CA; Ouray, CO Special Offer
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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
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Instructional Courses, Youth Climbing Programs
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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
Red Rock Multi-Pitch Climb
Nevada, Washington Special Offer
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Multi-Pitch Skills Course

Do you dream of climbing technical peaks and big routes? The skills required to multi-pitch climb are an essential step toward the ascent of long complicated lines like Epinephrine in…

Year Round
4 days
Patagonia Tent Views
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) Special Offer
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Expeditions
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Patagonia Icefield Expedition

The immense ice cap of southern Patagonia remains one of the most beautiful mountain areas in the world. Encompassing vast glaciers, hundreds of peaks, and some of the most spectacular…

September-March
8-days
Students study a map to determine their next steps on their trip in the mountains
Bellingham, WA Special Offer
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Professionalism for the Outdoor Educator

…Personal Marketing Plan Interview Skills Ability to build a tour plan Analog map and compass skills Digital map and compass skills Field electronics skills Ability to develop a marketable trip…

Year-Round
5 Days
Climber and new objective
St. Elias Range, Alaska Special Offer
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Expeditions
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Saint Elias Range Skills Expedition

Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is America’s largest and most rugged national park, containing one of the world’s least visited expanse of mountain terrain. Bordering Canada’s Yukon, this vast area…

May - June
Varies
Two climbers at an anchor learn how to do a tandem rappel on an American Alpine Institute climbing course
WA, CA, NV and UT Special Offer
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Instructional Courses
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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
St. Helens post-eruption
Southwestern Washington State Special Offer
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Private & Custom Trips
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Southern Cascades Volcanoes Skills and Climb

…stunning views of the surrounding country. An extremely interesting and scenic aspect of this trip is the opportunity to climb two stratovolcanos in a row. One of them still reflects…

May - September
5 Days
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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Instructional Courses
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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
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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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
A climber poses at a belay anchor in the Bugaboos of British Columbia on an American Alpine Institute mountaineering course
North Cascades, WA Special Offer
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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
Skier at the Summit
Mount Baker, Washington Special Offer
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Group Summit Climbs
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Mt. Baker Summit on Skis or Snowboard

Ski or Splitboard from the Summit of Mt. Baker – A True Pacific Northwest Classic If you have solid backcountry touring experience and strong skiing or splitboarding skills, this is…

April - June
3 days

Program Activities

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Backcountry Skiing & Boarding

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Guided skiing in world-famous backcountry, and skills instruction for skiers, split-boarders, and ski mountaineers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Outdoor Educator & Guide Training

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Technical and non-technical leadership courses from the AMGA's longest-accredited guide service
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Technical Rescue & Medical

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Industry standard technical rescue and wilderness medicine instruction

Program Types

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Instructional Courses

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Intensive mountain skills instruction and summit climbs
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Group Summit Climbs

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Introductory summit climbs with some skills instruction
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Expeditions

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Longer trips in remote locations to ascend major peaks, including the Seven Summits
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Private & Custom Trips

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Custom adventures for individuals or groups – with the best-trained guides in the industry
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Treks, Tours, & Backpacking

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Full-service, non-technical adventures for all outdoor enthusiasts
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Government, Military, & Veterans

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Training for government personnel and vocational programs for veterans using VA benefits
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Youth Climbing Programs

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Our youth programs inspire young adventurers to explore the outdoors, build confidence, and develop climbing and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment.
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Mountain Center

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Short classroom and outdoor courses, films, lectures, and other low-cost programming for the local outdoor community

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Blog Posts

Cordillera Blanca Research Expedition: Cusco

American Alpine Institute
August 20, 2016

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 4/25/19

American Alpine Institute
April 25, 2019