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Why Learn with Us?

Why Our AIARE Avalanche Safety Course?

  • Alpine Ascents International has been leading mountaineering courses for over 30 years
  • 24 hour AIARE curriculum
  • Students receive AIARE online curriculum prior to start of the course to enhance learning
  • Students receive a completion certificate after the course
  • Gear rental available for all Alpine Ascents students
  • Students who complete our AIARE 2 2023-2024 program will receive a 10% discount on a 6 Day Cascades Mountaineering course for the 2024 summer season.

World-Class instruction covering:

  • Mountain Weather (precipitation, wind, temperature)
  • Interpreting weather data, snow surface conditions, snow profiles
  • Craftsmanship, relevancy, and verification of snow observations
  • Trip planning, preparation, and navigation
  • Risk Management
  • Communicating observations

OUR GUIDING TEAM

Our guiding team is composed of world-renowned guides and full-time professional climbers. Many of these guides have historical climbing achievements synonymous with their names. They are part of Alpine Ascents because they understand and share our climbing principles. These individuals are dedicated to sharing their excellence with others. The role of an Alpine Ascents guide is to impart knowledge, use calculated judgment, and assist with individual climber development. Our guides are experienced educators who evaluate their strengths by the achievements of their climbers.

MEET THE GUIDES

GEAR DEPARTMENT

Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your trip questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store. All Alpine Ascents climbers receive a discount on each purchase in our gear store.

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I loved every second of my trip. I was lucky enough to reach the summit, and look forward to trying Mt. Baker with your outfit next year. I don’t often use the words “World Class”, but the team assigned to us was exactly that.

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Photo courtesy of Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski
Photo courtesy of Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski

AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Safety Course BLOG

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    The Importance of Avalanche Education

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    Backcountry Tour Planning Webinar & Trip Planning Tools

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Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
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