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Programs matching the grouping:
"Winter Programs" |
| 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. |
| Avalanche and Backcountry Ski Combination Course |
| 5 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
December - April |
| This course is for anyone planning on venturing into the backcountry without a guide. The 6-day course teaches a comprehensive understanding of avalanche awareness, snow stability, and backcountry skiing techniques. |
| Avalanche Course - Level 1 |
| 3 days |
All |
Mount Baker backcountry and Bellingham, WA |
December - March |
| AAI's Level 1 avalanche course provides students with the tools, knowlege, and decision making skills necessary to travel safely in avalanche terrain. |
| Avalanche Course - Level 2 |
| 4 days |
Intermediate |
Mount Baker backcountry and Bellingham, WA |
December - February |
| This course is designed for those who have an interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of snow stability and snow stability factors. It is ideal for snow safety and guiding professionals and people interested in these and related careers. |
| Avalanche Refresher |
| 1 Day |
Beginner to Advanced |
Mount Baker backcountry, Washington |
January - March |
| This 1-day Avalanche course is for those that already completed an avalanche education course and would like to refresh their skills. This field-based clinic provides an excellent review of the material and includes a discussion of industry updates. |
| Backcountry Skiing - Colorado |
| 2 days |
All |
Ouray, Colorado |
December through March |
| AAI's Intro to Backcountry Skiing program in Ouray, Colorado. An introduction to touring and terrain assessment held in the Red Mountain Pass area above Ouray. |
| Backcountry Skiing - Sierra |
| 2 days |
None |
Sierra Nevada, CA |
December through March |
| AAI's Intro to Backcountry skiing in the Sierra Nevada, CA. This course is structured to be a introduction to the tools and techniques of off piste skiing and ski touring. |
| Denali Prep Course - Cascades |
| 7 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| Introduction to Backcountry Skiing |
| 2 days or 5 days (see course descriptions) |
Beginner to Advanced |
North Cascades, WA |
December - April |
| Develop a good working knowledge of backcountry skiing equipment, techniques, and avalanche safety among the beautiful alpine slopes of the Mount Baker backcountry. |
| Joshua Tree, California |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Joshua Tree, CA |
October - May |
| Joshua is a true winter playground for climbers of all levels. The area touts high quality rock with sharp edges, abundant cracks, and a very high friction factor. Come enjoy the sun with us while perfecting your technique! |
| Mount Vinson Expedition |
| 16 or 17 Days |
Intermediate |
Antarctica, Ellsworth Mountains |
November-January |
| 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 - Trekking and Climbing - Fitzroy and Cerro Torre Area |
| 13 Days |
Beginner |
Southern Argentine Patagonia |
November - February |
| Thoroughly explore the Cerro Torre and Fitzroy massifs, view exotic wildlife from lakeside camps, climb to Marconi Pass, explore Glacier Torre, and ascend Cerro Marconi Norte and Cerro Velluda. |
| Red Rock Canyon - Las Vegas Rock Climbing |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Red Rock, NV (outside Las Vegas) |
September through May |
| Red Rock Canyon is the perfect place to brush up on skills or just warm up in the desert sun while enjoying some excellent climbing. |
| Ski Mountaineering |
| 6 days |
Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
January - May |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Snowshoeing Mount Baker |
| 1 Day and Up |
None |
Washington |
January - March |
| Snowshoeing is the perfect way for winter wilderness travelers to access some of the most wild and scenic backcountry in the United States. While skiers in the family ride the lifts, join us and experience winter's wonders in the North Cascades. |
| Southern Cascades Ski Descents |
| 1.5 Days and Up |
None |
Washington |
February - June |
| Join us for a ski descent of Mount Saint Helens or Mount Adams. Learn track setting, enhance your ski technique and enjoy thousands of feet of vertical relief. |
| Waterfall Ice Climbing - San Juans, CO |
| 1 day and up |
All |
Colorado Rocky Mountains (Ouray, CO) |
December through March |
| Experience the thrill of water ice climbing in the country's best venue, the Ouray Ice Park and 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 |
| AAI's beginner, intermediate, and advanced waterfall ice climbing courses in the Lee Vining canyon, Eastern Sierra, CA. |
| Winter Mountaineering - Sierra (CA) |
| 4 Days |
Beginner |
Sierra Nevada, California |
December through March |
| 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. |
| Winter Mountaineering - Sierra and San Juan Mountains |
| 4 to 8 days (combine with ice climbing and skiing) |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Eastern Sierra, CA and San Juans, CO |
December - March |
| 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. |
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