American Alpine Institute

I recently participated in a 3 day Glacier Skills and Crevasse Rescue course with American Alpine Institute. My experience was excellent. From researching the course and asking questions, to leaving the institute after the course was completed- my expectations were exceeded. As an experienced adventurer, I was cautious about pursuing a guided trip like this but I'm so glad I went for it. My guides Andy and Jason were top notch. Their professionalism, experience, and teaching skills made for a very productive learning environment. My faith in their guidance made difficult goals feel very achievable. Beyond that, they were just really cool guys that I would hang out with any day of the week. I hope I have the opportunity to learn from them again in the future. On the surface these trips seem expensive, but when you look at the skills, memories, and friends that you walk away with... it's truly a bargain. As an outdoor industry professional and an experienced climber (with lots left to learn!), I would recommend AAI to anyone seeking a guided outdoor experience.