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Programs matching the grouping:
"Mountaineering Instruction" |
| 3-Day Glacier Skills and Crevasse Rescue Course |
| 3 days |
Beginner |
Mt. Baker, North Cascades (WA) |
May - September |
| If you lack glacier skills or if you are "rusty" with them, or if you plan to climb a glaciated peak and your team needs a refresher, completing this three-day program is the quick and dirty answer. |
| Aid Climbing & Big Wall Techniques |
| 4 days |
Intermediate |
Index & Leavenworth, WA; Squamish, BC; Red Rock Canyon, NV |
July - August |
| This four-day aid AAI climbing and big wall technique seminar is designed for competent leaders who wish to expand their horizons and their climbing ability by exploring advanced aid and free climbing skills. |
| Alaska Mountaineering - Denali Prep |
| 6 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Alaska Range |
April - June |
| Learn all the skills of snow and ice climbing used in modern alpine mountaineering and get a great introduction to expedition climbing, along with the opportunity to ascend several beautiful peaks in the heart of the Alaska Range. |
| Alpine Ice Climbing |
| 6 Days |
Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
May - September |
| Develop a complete repertoire of state-of-the-art high-angle snow and ice climbing skills and learn to apply them efficiently in all conditions. Climb in America's top glacier training area, the Coleman Glacier of Mt. Baker. |
| Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership - Part 1 |
| 12 Days |
Beginner |
North Cascades, WA |
May - September |
| Acquire skills to be a rope team leader on moderate glacial terrain and a skilled second on multi-pitch rock. Climb Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, Liberty Bell, and South Early Winter Spire. |
| Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership - Part 2 |
| 12-days |
Intermediate |
Squamish, BC and the North Cascades, WA |
May - September |
| Advance technical, evaluative, and rescue skills on snow, ice, and rock; develop techniques for leading multi-pitch rock routes; acquire skills to be a rope team leader on technical alpine terrain including both rock and glacial routes. |
| Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership Part 4 |
| 12 Days |
Advanced |
Little Switzerland, AK or Mt. Waddington, CA |
May - September |
| This advanced course takes students to Alaska or Canada for ascents in Little Switzerland or Mt Waddington. Where they act as co-leaders so their skills and judgment can be put to the test and refined. |
| Alpinism 1 - Intro |
| 6 Days |
Beginner |
North Cascades, WA |
May - September |
| Spend one day on rock and five on the glaciers of Mt. Baker to acquire a full range of mountaineering techniques that will make you a skilled climber capable of making ascents of alpine routes of intermediate difficulty. Climb Mt. Baker. |
| Alpinism 2 - Intermediate |
| 6 Days |
Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
May - October |
| If you have completed AAI's 6 or 12 day courses or have equivalent experience, take this course to raise your skills to the intermediate level while climbing a series of classic American mountaineering routes. |
| 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. |
| Basic Rock Camp |
| 4 days |
Beginner |
Washington, Nevada, and California |
year-round |
| A four-day intensive course that provides new climbers with a foundation in climbing technique and the principals of technical systems. At the end of the program, climbers will be able to belay, rappel, and set-up their own top-rope systems. |
| Denali Prep Course - Cascades |
| 6 days |
Intermediate |
Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, North Cascades, WA |
March and April |
| This program is geared specifically for climbers in need of cold weather training, glacier travel experience, and expedition specific skills in preparation for Denali. |
| Leaders of Tomorrow |
| Part 1: 14 days; Part 2: 14 days |
Beginner |
North Cascades, WA |
June - August |
| Leaders of Tomorrow, a program for high school students, develops a foundation of leadership skills, techniques, and judgment to be fully competent in wilderness travel and alpine mountaineering. |
| Learn to Lead - Introduction to Traditional Rock Leadership |
| 4 days |
Intermediate & Advanced |
Leavenworth, Red Rock, Joshua Tree, Squamish |
Year Round |
| The objective of the Learn to Lead program is to introduce climbers to the techniques required for leading single and multi-pitch traditional rock routes, while advancing technical and movement skills. |
| Mount Erie Rock Climbing |
| 1 or 2 days |
Beginner |
Mount Erie, Anacortes, WA |
June - September |
| This course will teach participants to become skilled free climbers on moderate ground and safe, competent belayers. |
| 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. |
| Mountaineering Instructor Professional Training Program |
| Varies |
None |
Washington |
Varies |
| This comprehensive training program prepares anyone with a love of the mountains to launch a career in mountain guiding. Backpacking experience is the only prerequisite. Experienced climbers can place out of introductory level courses. |
| 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. |
| Sierra Alpine Mountaineering |
| 3 Days |
Beginner |
Eastern Sierra, CA |
May through October |
| Gain an introduction to alpine mountaineering in the Sierra and acquire the skills to be a fully competent rope team member on moderate non-glaciated alpine routes. |
| Sierra Leadership Seminar |
| 12 Days |
Beginner |
Eastern Sierra, CA |
July - September |
| Acquire alpine mountaineering skills for rock and snow; become capable of leading alpine routes of moderate difficulty. |
| Ski Mountaineering |
| 6 day ski mountaineering clinic |
Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
March - June |
| Develop the good judgment and technical skills required for skiing on complex glaciers, while doing some of the best skiing available in the lower 48 states. |
| 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. |
| St. Elias Range Alpine Mountaineering and First Ascents |
| 14 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
St. Elias Range, AK |
May - August |
| Beginners acquire skills to be a rope team leader on moderate glacial terrain and intermediate climbers review snow and ice techniques, protective systems, and crevasse rescue. All participants attempt first ascents at a beginner or intermediate level. |
| 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. |
| Waterfall Ice Climbing - Sierra Nevada, CA |
| 1 day and up |
All |
Lee Vining Canyon, Sierra, CA |
December through March; please call. |
| AAI's beginner, intermediate, and advanced waterfall ice climbing courses in the Lee Vining canyon, Eastern Sierra, CA. |
| Winter Mountaineering - Ouray, Colorado |
| 5 to 9 days (combine with ice climbing and skiing) |
Beginner & Intermediate |
San Juans, CO |
December - March. Please call for dates. |
| Our complete Winter Mountaineering Course is divided into 3 parts, water ice climbing, winter mountaineering, and backcountry skiing. Participants can take one or all parts over one or several seasons. |
| Winter Mountaineering - Sierra (CA) |
| 6 Days |
Beginner |
Sierra Nevada, California |
December through March; please call for dates. |
| Held on Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48, this program is designed to be an introduction to alpine travel and climbing in winter conditions. |
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