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Programs matching the grouping:
"Guided Ascents" |
| Alaska Range Ascents |
| 8-22 days |
All |
Central Alaska Range |
April through June |
| The Central Alaska Range is home to some of the most spectacular and challenging peaks in the world. Modern alpinism and old school mountaineering take place side by side in this incredible range and ascents can be planned for all skill levels. |
| Alpine Rock Climbing in the Bugaboos |
| 7 Days |
Intermediate & Advanced |
Bugaboos, BC |
July - September |
| These spires, which rise from glaciers in the Purcell Range of BC, are among the worlds most beautiful peaks, where quality of climbing is unsurpassed. Routes from 5.4 - 5.10 on Eastpost, Crescent Spire, Pigeon Spire, Bugaboo Spire, and Snowpatch Spire. |
| Baker Skills and Climb |
| 3 days |
Beginner |
Mt. Baker, North Cascades (WA) |
May - September |
| This program is for novice climbers who have limited time but would like to experience the thrill of climbing immense glaciers to the summit of one the alpine giants of North America. |
| Guided Ascents in New Zealand |
| Varies with program. |
Beginner to Advanced |
New Zealand |
mid November - March |
| Guided ascents of the classic routes in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, including Mt. Cook and Mt. Aspiring. Helicopter and hut supported climbing allows for multiple ascents in a short amount of time. |
| Guided Ascents in the Eastern Sierra |
| 2 Days and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Eastern Sierra, CA |
Year Round |
| Ever since the days of famous early mountaineers like Clarence King and John Muir, the Eastern Sierra has been known as one of the most serenely beautiful alpine areas in America. |
| Guided Ascents in the French Alps |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Chamonix, France |
June - September |
| The French Alps are the world capital of alpinism, and for good reason: the range offers hundreds of the highest quality rock, snow, and ice routes with unmatched accessibility. |
| Guided Ascents in the Pacific Northwest |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Cascades, WA |
April - October |
| The glacier and rock ascents in the North Cascades offer beginners and experts alike the opportunity to experience some of the best alpine climbing in America. |
| Guided Ski Ascents and Tours in Washington |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Washington |
December - May |
| Join an expert ski guide on an ascent of one of Washington's volcanoes, or take a ski tour in the North Cascades. These private courses are open to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, depending on the tour. |
| Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger |
| 4 to 10 Day Programs |
Beginner & Intermediate |
French and Swiss Alps |
June - September |
| AAI offers several different programs for ascending one, two, or all three of peaks in the "Alps Trilogy." |
| Mount Adams Ascents |
| 4-6 days |
None |
Washington |
Ascents, April - July; Ski Descents, March - June |
| Adams provides a training ground for alpinists and mountaineers to experience altitude as well as to push their limits on moderate or more advanced terrain. |
| Mount Rainier Ascent Kautz Glacier |
| 4 Days |
Intermediate |
Mount Rainier, WA |
July |
| This is a 4-day intermediate summit ascent and skills clinic on Mt. Rainier: the highest glaciated volcano in the lower 48 states, also Washington's highest peak. |
| Mount Shuksan Skills and Ascent |
| 3 days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Mt. Shuksan, North Cascades (WA) |
June to September |
| Climb the striking Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier route. This low ratio, intermediate climb incorporates introductory glacier training and rock scrambling, and is enjoyable for climbers at all levels. |
| Mount Whitney Skills & Ascent |
| 3-4 Days (depending on route and acclimatization) |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Eastern Sierra Nevada, CA |
June - September |
| Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states, and boasts several moderate rock climbs and scrambles of excellent quality granite. Avoid the crowds by climbing one of these three moderate alpine climbs. |
| Mountaineering Photography Course |
| 4 Days |
Beginner |
Mt. Baker, North Cascades (WA) |
May - September |
| Take your outdoor photography skills to the next level with our four day photography course that also climbs Mount Baker! Along with photography, you will learn glacier travel and basic mountaineering skills on one of the alpine giants of North America. |
| Northwest Ice Climbing and Winter Ascents |
| 1 day and up |
Beginner to Advanced |
North Cascades, WA, Washington Desert |
December - March |
| Washington is home to a great variety of ice climbing opportunities. Learn the basics of ice climbing in one of our introductory courses or, once you have the skills, join us for a guided winter ascent of an alpine route. |
| Peru - Artesonraju Expedition |
| 17 days |
Advanced |
Cordillera Blanca, Peru |
June - August |
| Climb Pisco (18,870') and the classic Southeast Face of Artesonraju (19,768') in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. |
| Red Rock First Ascents |
| 1 or more days |
Intermediate & Advanced |
Red Rock, NV |
September - May |
| While there are thousands of classic established routes in Red Rock Canyon, there are still literally miles of unclimbed rock in the Conservation Area. Next time you are in Red Rocks, consider a real adventure. |
| Ski the Alps - Haute Route |
| 8 days |
Intermediate |
Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland |
April - May |
| Our high route through the heart of the Alps is among the most scenic alpine tours in the world. We combine safety and avalanche training with glacier skiing techniques on this incredible ski traverse. |
| Southern Cascades Volcanoes Skills and Climb |
| 5 days |
None |
Washington |
May - June |
| Perfect for those curious to give climbing a try. This program introduces you to a variety of camping, mountaineering, and snow climbing skills. Ascents of Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams included. |
| Waterfall Ice Climbing - Ouray, CO |
| 1 day and up |
All |
Ouray, Colorado (San Juan Mountains) |
December through March; please call. |
| Experience the thrill of water ice climbing in the country's best venue, the Ouray Ice Park or the San Juan backcountry of the Rocky Mountains. |
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