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The American Alpine Institute is a world-wide mountain school and guide service. It's mission is "to provide world class mountain education, exceptional guided experiences and to inspire natural preservation."

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Crazy to see how much sun damage an old tent got in the 24-hour Antarctic sun.

#southpole #tent #antarctica
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Clip the carabiner so the spine faces the direction of travel when #sportclimbing. #climbing

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We should all spend more time considering the hazard of trees and branches falling while #camping.
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It is possible to self arrest without an ice axe when #climbing or #mountaineering.

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Some #climbing #accident trends from 2024...
September 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Um. They don't use the word "trad" the way we use the word "trad..."
September 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A moulin is a near vertical shaft of ice on a #glacier where water makes its way down to the bottom and ultimately out the terminus.

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Please follow the rules of #glissading.
September 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A fed bear is a dead #bear.
September 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Star Drive hazard in #climbing bolts.

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Check your #climbing #ropes carefully for damage!

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September 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Lessons learned as a #GenX #alpinist and #climber that many don't learn today.

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September 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
September 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Make sure you know if something is a trail marker or not before knocking it down.
September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yep. I've broken an ice axe!
September 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
From the Black Diamond Gear Test Lab! #climbing
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
An ascent of Mt. Sir Donald in Canada's Selkirk Mountains!

#climbing #mountaineering
September 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
What's the difference between #static and #dynamic #ropes for #climbing?

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Volcanic #fumaroles are dangerous. It's fine to look at them, but climbers should not try to "explore" them. #volcano #climbing #mountaineering

Courses and Guided Experiences: www.alpineinstitute.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM