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Programs matching location:
"California" |
| Alpine Rock Climbing in the Sierra |
| 2 Days and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Eastern Sierra, CA |
May - October |
| Acquire or review the skills specific to climbing multi-pitch, high alpine routes; make major ascents of 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks. |
| Backcountry Skiing - Sierra and Colorado Rockies |
| 2-6 Days |
Intermediate |
Eastern Sierra, CA; San Juans, CO; and Mt. Baker, WA |
December - March |
| Take this as a 2-day segment of the Winter Comprehensive or as a 2, 4, or 6-day stand alone trip. Develop and advance skiing technique for varied terrain and snow conditions; develop skills for hazard assessment, avalanche rescue, and route finding. |
| Backpacking in the High Sierra |
| 6 Days |
None |
John Muir Wilderness, Eastern Sierra Nevada, CA |
August |
| Join us for a unique trek through the heart of California's High Sierra, a place coined by John Muir himself as the "Range of Light." Logistics are taken care of for you, so you can simply enjoy yourself in this beautiful place. |
| 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. |
| Ice Climbing (Waterfall) - Sierra and Rockies |
| 2-6 Days (can combine with winter mountaineering) |
Beginner to Advanced |
Eastern Sierra, CA and San Juans, CO; Canadian Rockies, BC and AB, Canada |
December - March |
| Develop a full repertoire of technical and judgmental skills for technical ice climbing. Advanced participants develop leading ability on difficult terrain. |
| Joshua Tree, California |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Joshua Tree, CA |
October - April |
| 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 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. |
| Rock Climbing Courses |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Leavenworth, WA Index, WA Squamish, BC Joshua Tree, CA Red Rock, NV |
Year-round (varies with program location) |
| BEGINNER: Become skilled free climbers on moderate ground and safe, competent belayers.
INTERMEDIATE: Raise skills in climbing upper 5th-class routes and develop leading ability.
ADVANCED: Refine and improve climbing skill, develop aid technique. |
| Rock Rescue - Intro and Advanced |
| 2 days, 1-day practicum available upon request |
None |
BC, WA, CA, NV |
Year-round |
| Intro: Build fundamental rescue skills to manage the problems and accidents that frequently confront recreational climbers.
Advanced: Develop a repertoire of techniques for safely reaching, packaging, and transporting victims over high angle terrain. |
| Sierra Intro to Mountaineering |
| 5 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. |
| Winter Mountaineering - Sierra and Rockies |
| 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. |
| Womens Programs |
| Length varies with program. |
All |
Washington, California, and Nevada |
Year Round |
| The American Alpine Institute womens programs are all female courses led by female instructors. The goal of these courses is to educate women and to create a positive learning environment that fosters confidence and self-reliance. |
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