The American Alpine Institute was founded in 1975 and in its 30 years, it has been dedicated to helping climbers raise their skills, protect the environments in which they climb, develop good judgment, and safely gain access to the great mountains of the world. Though the Institute is especially well known for its advanced training and expeditions, its international reputation is based on its dedication to teaching (at all skill levels from beginners? to masters? levels), its high level of customer service, the outstanding skills of its staff, and its public service in the areas of environmental protection and public lands policy. |