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    American Alpine Institute Free Evening Clinics

    in Events Forum

    Posted · Edited by Jason_Martin

    Join us for a lecture and discussion series at the American Alpine Institute headquarters in Bellingham.

     

    November 19th -- An Introduction to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding

     

    This clinic is about how to get into backcountry skiing or snowboarding. We'll discuss gear and equipment, skiing techniques, and where to go in the Mt. Baker area. Space is limited, so first come, first serve!

     

    December 10th -- Avalanche Awareness Seminar

     

    An introduction to avalanche awareness in the backcountry.

     

    January 21st -- Backcountry Skiing in the Pacific Northwest

     

    A slideshow hosted by AAI guides.

     

    To find out more log onto:

     

    http://www.aai.cc/winter_clinic.asp

     

    The American Alpine Institute is located at:

     

    1513 12th Street

    Bellingham, WA 98225

     

    All programs start at 7:00.

    Free Training from Aspirant Climbing Guides

    in Newbies

    Posted

    The American Alpine Institute is running an American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor Exam this weekend in Leavenworth. We are currently seeking individuals who would like to play the role of student for the exam candidates on Sunday. Primarily we are interested in climbers who haven't spent a great deal of time outdoors. The exam candidates will provide a day's worth of climbing instruction to those who are interested under the supervision of an AMGA Certified Rock Guide for free.

     

    The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor Course and exam is the first in the AMGA sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs.

     

    The SPI course was designed to help capable recreational climbers transition into capable and effective climbing instructors. The course focuses on the technical skills required by an instructor as they are applied in all forms of single pitch climbing instruction. In addition to this, the course addresses the essential educational and environmental tenets required to teach climbing. Those seeking certification may go on to take a two day field examination following the course. Certified Single Pitch Instructors are expected to demonstrate the technical and educational proficiencies necessary to instruct a variety of single pitch rock climbing skills in a safe and effective manner to both groups and individuals

     

    To read more about the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor course and exam, please click on the following link:

     

    http://www.aai.cc/ProgramDetail/spi/

     

    If you would like to participate in this guide assessment as a mock student and to obtain some free training, please call me during business hours at the American Alpine Institute at:

     

    360-671-1505

     

    Thanks,

     

    Jason Martin

    American Alpine Institute - Used Gear Sale!

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

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    It’s that time of year again!

     

    The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute is hosting the Annual used gear sale this Thursday and Friday, October 2nd and 3rd.

     

    We’ll have used Hilleberg and Mountain Hardwear tents, helmets, gaiters, crampons, ice-axes, boots and much more at up to 70% off!

     

    In addition to the great deals on the usual used gear we’ll also have brand new Petzl Meteor Helmets and Adjama Harnesses, I/O Bio Wool Underwear and garments, Injinji Socks, all Petzl Ropes and Grigris, MSR Reactor and XGK stoves, and OR Bivy Sacks all at 30% Off.

     

    Doors open at 10 am! Get here early! Please keep in mind that the sale is limited to in-store purchases only and all sales are final.

    Forum Upgrade

    in cc.news

    Posted

    I feel like the Past 24 Hours section is too short. It used to be that you could look at quite a few posts at once. Now one has to click and then click and then click and then click and still you haven't seen all the posts in the last 24 hours...

     

    Jason

    question for climbers

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Full disclosure first:

     

    I'm a climbing guide.

     

    The facts second:

     

    Most professional guides don't engage in un-professional activities like hogging routes. Yeah, there are a few bad apples out there, but for the most part guide services will discipline those who give the guiding industry a bad name. For the most part those who give guides a bad name only last a few years. Anyone who encounters a guide behaving in less than a professional manner should contact the guide's employer. Professional guides will always make room for the non-guided public. This is important because it not only helps to preserve the reputation of the company the guide works for, but it allows the guide to model appropriate behavior at the crag's for his or her students.

     

    There is nothing wrong with the Mountaineers or other clubs. Volunteer instructors provide you with what you need to know to successfully climb easy to moderate routes. Like anything else, some of the instructors are good and some are not.

     

    The biggest difference between a climbing club instructor and a professional climbing guide is the professional part. Climbing is an incredibly dangerous endeavor that has a variety of technical elements which change and evolve every year. Professional guides have engaged in training with such complexity that it could be considered analogous to a bachelor's degree. It is their job to know about these changes in technique. It is their job to be aware of new standards of gear safety or backcountry medicine. And it is their job to know how to teach climbing and mountaineering techniques in an incredibly concise, educated and non-judgemental fashion.

     

    In short, it is not only the guide's job, but often his passion to provide you with the necessary skills to do whatever you wish to do in the mountains.

     

    Jason

     

     

    Bolt Replacing- Icicle

    in Rock Climbing Forum

    Posted

    I did a bunch of rebolting in Red Rock Canyon. Greg Barnes at the ASCA donated all of the bolts. You should contact him about this.

     

    http://www.safeclimbing.org/

     

    If they can't help, check out the Anchor Replacement Initiative:

     

    http://www.climbing.com/community/ari/

     

    Those guys heard about some rebolting going on and wanted to help out.

     

    In other words, the resources are there and you probably won't have to spend any money at all.

     

    Jason

    Grizzly Bear

    in Spray

    Posted

    I once took a wilderness first responder recert course with a guy who was studying how backcountry users read signs. He found that if you put something unusual in the sign, more people will actually read the sign and do what it asks.

     

    I suspect that this is one of those tactics.

     

    Jason

    American Alpine Institute Seeks Guides

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    The American Alpine Institute is currently seeking guides to work in the alpine environment on rock, snow, and ice in the North Cascades of Washington. Pay is commensurate with experience. Newly hired guides and apprentices participate comprehensive guide training program in May led by Michael Powers, former AMGA Technical Director. These are summer jobs that can lead to additional work in the Sierra, Red Rock, Ouray, and Denali. Contact Dunham Gooding at dgooding@aai.cc or 360-671-1505.

     

    Jason D. Martin

    AMGA Certified Rock Guide

    Program and Expedition Coordinator

    American Alpine Institute

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