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"Expeditions & High Altitude 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.

 
Ama Dablam Expedition
28 Days Advanced Nepal, Khumbu Region October-November
Ama Dablam is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, and our route on its Southwest Ridge has a technical quality that matches its aesthetics.

 
Argentina - Aconcagua Expedition
21 Days Intermediate Argentine Andes December - February
Standing at a height of 22,842 feet, Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside of central Asia. The Upper Guanacos is a standard route, and the technical Polish Glacier route attracts experienced mountaineers from around the world.

 
Bolivia - Ancohuma-Illampu Expedition
18 Days, 17 if preceded by Part 1 Advanced Cordillera Real, Bolivia August
Ancohuma (21,095 ft) and Illampu (20,873 ft) constitute two of the best alpine climbs on the continent and because of their remoteness and technical quality, they are among the least often attempted of South American classic routes.

 
Bolivia Part 1 - La Paz and Remote Bolivia Trek
7 Days Non-Technical La Paz, Bolivia and Cordillera Real June - September
Our exploration of western Bolivia includes a tour of La Paz, Inca and Aymara archaeological sites, and a five-day trek that takes us over a 15,000-foot pass and through Aymara mountain villages largely unaffected by the modern world.

 
Bolivia Part 2 - Alpine Mountaineering and Ascents
10 Days Beginner to Advanced Cordillera Real June - September
Climbers travel with AAI to Bolivia because, without a doubt, the high peaks there offer some of the most spectacular mountain beauty and highest quality alpine climbing in the world. Join for part or all of our expedition to the Bolivian Andes.

 
Bolivia Part 3 - Illimani Expedition
5 Days Intermediate Cordillera Real June - September
Illimani is the highest peak in the Cordillera Real. It is a massive mountain with three summits over 20,000 feet and with a profile visible from hundreds of miles out on the altiplano to the west and from far out into the Amazon Basin on the east.

 
Carstensz Pyramid Expedition
15 days Intermediate New Guinea, Jayawijaya Mountain Range June or September
Our goals on this expeditions are to ascend one of the 7 Summits and enjoy the cultural and natural environment of Papua New Guinea.

 
China - Expedition Climbing Seminar & Ascent of Lamoshe
13 days None Southwest China October
Learn expedition climbing in a remote part of China and climb a 6000 meter peak.

 
China - Reddomaine Expedition and Monastery Trek
17 days None Eastern Tibet & Southwest China October - November
Climb a challenging 6000 meter peak and visit an ancient monastery in remote Sichuan. Experience AAI's unmatched expertise and impeccable logistics in China.

 
Cho Oyu Expedition
5 1/2 weeks Advanced Nepal, Mahalangur Himal near Everest September-October
Cho Oyu offers climbers the unique chance to climb a very high peak with moderate technical difficulties. A climb of Cho Oyu makes a great precursor for higher harder climbs elsewhere in the Himilaya.

 
Denali Expedition - Cassin Ridge
21 Days Very Difficult Alaska Range May - June
Steep snow, sustained ice climbing, and rock up to 5.7 combine to make the Cassin Ridge one of the most sought after big mountain alpine climbs in the world.

 
Denali Expedition - West Buttress
21 Days Intermediate Alaska Range May - July
Over the course of 21 days, we establish 4 camps ranging from 7,800 to 17,200 feet on the West Buttress of the tallest mountain in North America, Denali.

 
Denali Expedition - West Rib
22 Days Difficult Alaska Range May - June
This is a beautiful three-mile-long ridge with a 9000-foot vertical rise. The Rib is a very attractive challenge for strong intermediate and advanced alpinists heading for the top of North America.

 
Ecuador - Antisana and Illiniza Expedition
10 days Intermediate Ecuadorian Andes November - March, May - July
This expedition is an excellent choice for intermediate climbers wishing to apply their skills to moderately challenging high altitude routes on peaks that are often admired and seldom climbed.

 
Ecuador - El Altar Expedition
15 days Advanced Ecuadorian Andes December - January
An exotic, remote expedition goal, El Altar (17,930 ft) is one of the most technically demanding peaks of the northern Andes and its nine distinct summits have seldom been climbed.

 
Ecuador - High Altitude Expedition
Part 1 - 10 days; Part 2 - 5 days (Chimborazo) Beginner & Intermediate Ecuadorian Andes November - June, May - July
With two days of skills instruction, those with little technical climbing experience have the opportunity to ascend Cayambe (18,997 ft), Cotopaxi (19,348 ft), and Chimborazo (20,703 ft) by way of classic snow and ice routes.

 
Everest Expedition
7-9 Weeks Advanced Nepal, Mount Everest and the Khumbu Region March-May
This expedition is a joint American Alpine Institute / Adventure Consultants undertaking. The Institute has the most extensive high altitude guiding record in the world, and Adventure Consultants has the highest success rate guiding on Mt. Everest.

 
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.

 
Khumbu Trek
24 Days Beginner & Intermediate Nepal, Khumbu Region October-November
This climbing and trekking program explores several of the largest mountain valley systems in the Khumbu Himalaya and includes optional ascent of 20,306-foot Island Peak (Imja Tse).

 
Kilimanjaro Expedition
9 Days (7 days climbing); 4 day Safari optional Beginner Tanzania, East Africa Year-round
Kilimanjaro is among the most diverse and rewarding of the world's great climbs. Join us for a journey to the roof of Africa and along the way gain insight into local cultures and enjoy superb wildlife viewing.

 
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 Elbrus Expedition
12 or 14 Days Intermediate Russia, Caucasus Range July-August
Ascend one of the 7 Summits, plus enjoy the history of Moscow and the culture of southern Russia.

 
Mount Vinson Expedition
16 or 17 Days Intermediate Antarctica, Ellsworth Mountains November-January; please call or email.
The ascent of Vinson is not a technical one, and its altitude challenge is moderate. But not surprisingly, because of its position in the Antarctic, it can be a very cold and challenging climb.

 
Patagonia - Icefield Expedition
12 days Intermediate Chilean and Argentine Patagonia November - February
The immense ice cap of southern Patagonian remains one of the least explored mountain areas in the world. The goal of this expedition is to traverse a portion of the eastern Patagonian Ice Cap and ascend Cerro Marconi Sur and Gorra Blanca in the process.

 
Peru - Toqllaraju & Chopicalqui Expedition
14 Days for Part 1, 7 Days for Part 2 Beginner & Intermediate Cordillera Blanca, Peru May - August
Review skills and climb high altitude peaks in the midst of one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges.

 
Peru - Alpamayo-Kitaraju Expedition
16 Days Advanced Cordillera Blanca, Peru June - July
The goal of this expedition is to climb the Southwest Face of Alpamayo (19,411ft), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, rising several thousand feet from the valleys below in a near-perfect pyramid of snow and ice.

 
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.

 
Peru - Huascaran Expedition
14 Days Advanced Cordillera Blanca, Peru June - July
After acclimatizing during an ascent of Pisco Oeste (18,871 ft), teams attempt Nevado Huascaran (22,205 ft), the highest peak in Peru and one of the most imposing summits in the world.

 
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.

 
Three Peaks of Nepal Expedition
31 days Beginner & Intermediate Khumbu Himal, Nepal November - December
A fantastic introduction to Himalayan climbing, and a unique opportunity to climb three classic 20,000-foot peaks in a relatively short time, in one of the most spectacular settings in the world.

 

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