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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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@nowbrains is reporting that #ski helmet standards don't match modern ski speeds. #skiing #snowboarding

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December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The best practice is to toprope off your own gear.

#rockclimbing #climbing
December 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I don't know what's wrong with people. There have already been two fights at ski resorts that required law enforcement... #skiing #snowboarding
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Please please please don't glissade with crampons on!

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December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
It is time to start thinking about this... Note that this article includes videos of deep snow immersions. #skiing #snowboarding

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November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
That's Alpamayo in the Peruvian #Andes, one of the coolest mountains in the world.

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November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
High on Epinephrine in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. #climbing
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Matterhorn!
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Clip the carabiner so the spine faces the direction of travel when #sportclimbing. #climbing

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October 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A #climber in Washington's Twin Sisters range.
October 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We should all spend more time considering the hazard of trees and branches falling while #camping.
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Just felt the need to drop this photo from Alpamayo here...
October 1, 2025 at 2:10 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.

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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.

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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