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AAI's Featured Programs For Fall and Winter
Desert Rock Climbing
Looking for adventure and sunny skies this fall? Develop your rock skills and enjoy some great climbing in the beautiful desert environments of Red Rock and Joshua Tree.
Learn to Lead
Learn leading skills and earn certifications. Learn to Lead Rock (4 days), Alpine Mountaineering & Tech. Leadership (12, 24, 36 days), and WEA National Standards Program (30 days). Develop your personal resume while enjoying great climbing in awe-inspiring settings.
Ecuador

Ecuador High Altitude Expeditions May - July and November - February. Enjoy haciendas and great food between climbs of some or all of the major peaks: Illiniza Sur (17,236'), Antisana (18,214'), Cayambe (18,997'), Cotopaxi (19,348'), and Chimborazo (20,703'). 10 and 15-day trips.
Climb Aconcagua
Join our Aconcagua Expedition to climb one of the world's most sought after 7 summits. Standing at 22,842 feet (6962 meters), Aconcagua offers excellent high altitude and cold weather climbing. Be a part of AAI's 28-year history of unmatched summit success. Non-technical and more advanced routes offered.
Avalanche Training
Before you venture into the backcountry, take one of our Avalanche courses to gain the tools, knowlege, and decision making skills necessary to travel safely in avalanche terrain. For serious recreationlists, we offer our Avalanche 1 course. If you're a current or aspiring outdoor professional, take our Avalanche 2 program.
Sierra
Climb Whitney and other classics! Join us to explore the "Range of Light." Advance your mountaineering, alpine ice, or rock skills on a course, or come for a series of ascents. Mt. Whitney ; Alpine Mountaineering & Leadership 9-day course; Intro to Mountaineering 5-day course; Guided Ascents at all levels.


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