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- November 2008 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read tips on camera use in the mountains, check out Coley Gentzel's article "The Progression of a Mountaineer,"
vote in this month's photo contest, and find out more about our new winter programs!
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- August 2008 - AAI E-Newsletter
Features an article by AAI Guide Ben Traxler on the historical St. Elias First Ascents program,
a new selection of Jason Martin's Expert Tips, and the 2008 Guides Choice winners. Also, check out this month's
photo contest!
- April 2008 - AAI E-Newsletter
Features an article by AAI Guide Andrew Wexler on his stunning ascent of Ama Dablam,
new Guides Choice Equipment Winners, and an "Ask a Guide" section covering ice screw directionality and
how to climb efficiently with a large group. Also, check out this month's photo contest and the winners from January,
and catch up on the latest Institute news and programs.
- January 2008 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read an article by AAI employee Shawn Olson on climbing Kilimanjaro in November of 2007, browse our special offers and program highlights, and read AAI guide
Kurt Hicks' Expert Tips article on choosing equipment for ice and mixed climbing. Also, enter our next photo contest and vote for your favorite in the January
contest!
- November 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
A trip report from Mt. Stuart's perfect alpine rock route, the "Girth Pillar" Ask A Guide responses to cordellette questions and concerns at the crag. Photo contest and winter program highlights.
- September 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
Check out an article about Jim and Jessica Easter, a father and daughter who have been climbing together since Jessica was 10 years old. Then read our Expert Tips article by AAI guide
Alasdair Turner about "Mountain Weather - When to go for the Summit." Browse our 2007 Guides Choice Equipment Award Winners, enter your mountain photo in the next Photo Contest, and learn
about new programs the Institute is offering this fall and winter.
- July 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read AAI guide Andrex Wexler's account of a 21-hour ascent of the West Face of Bolivia's Huayna Potosi (that's 21 hours from La Paz roundtrip!), then check out this month's Expert Tips article on "How to Build an Alpine Rack." Enter your mountain photo in our September Photo Contest, and vote for your favorites in our July contest. Also, browse our special e-newsletter gear sale - lots of rock and ice pro on sale at a significantly reduced price!
- May 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
Check out the feature article and series of photos by a climber who spent an action-packed 8 days in the Sierra with an AAI guide. Also, read an article on building an effective first aid kit that is appropriate to your activity. Enter the July Photo Contest and view March winners.
- March 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read about how a father and son team successfully tackled Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger last summer. Also, get tips from a professional in "Picture Savvy: Improving Your Mountain Photography," plus read about what's new around AAI and vote for your favorite photo in our Spring Photo Contest.
- January 2007 - AAI E-Newsletter
Feast your eyes on eye-boggling photos from a 2006 expedition to China when an AAI team made the second ascent of 20,050-foot Reddomaine. An AAI guide weighs the pros, cons, and differences between skis and snowshoes for winter travel in the "Expert Tips" article, and Mike Powers discusses the use of hybrid ice axe/ ski poles in "Ask a Guide." Also, read about "What's New at AAI," and submit your mountain photos for our next photo contest (prizes recently increased)!
- December 2006 - Guides Choice Gear Review
Learn what two jackets have just been nominated for potential Guides Choice Awards, read field-testing notes and opinions from American Alpine Institute guides on three pairs of gloves, discover what's new for winter, and feast your eyes on our 20% off winter gear sale!
- September 2006 - AAI E-Newsletter
Check out "Physical Conditioning for Mountaineering and Expeditions," a climber-written article on preparing your body for future climbing endeavors. Also, read "What Goes In a Guide's Pack?" for tips on packing smart. Don't forget to look through the stunning photographs entered into this month's photo contest and vote for your favorites!
- July 2006 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read about a recent climb up stunning Eldorado Peak in the North Cascades, learn an easy way to contribute to the use of green energy (and get an AAI discount by doing so!), read our recommendations for tying in on a rope team and locating hidden crevasses, submit your mountain photos for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate, and much more.
- May 2006 - AAI E-Newsletter
Get the latest updates on our 2006 Denali expeditions, check out our outstanding special offers, and submit your mountain photograph in our next Photo Contest.
- March 2006 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read one climber's story on her recent ascent of Cho Oyu, learn how to practice your climbing knots online, and vote for your favorite photo in our March 2006 Photo Contest!
- January 2006 - AAI E-Newsletter
Read an inspiring interview of AAI guide Dawn Glanc, learn about effective glove systems for mountaineering, browse our special offers and discounts, and enter your photo in our next Photo Contest!
- December 2005 - AAI E-Newsletter
Our first "Ask a Guide" responses, a new "Expert Tip," and a trip report from a Himalayan first ascent. Check out the the photo contest and special offers!
- November 2005 - AAI E-Newsletter
A new format! Includes winter program highlights in the US and abroad, a story and photos from an expedition on Denali's Cassin Ridge, special offers, plus an all new AAI Insider section.
- September 2005 - AAI's Climbing News
Fall and winter program highlights, a story and photos from an expedition to the Sichuan Province of China, and special course and gear offers.
- July 2005 - AAI's Climbing News
A slideshow and trip report from a successful climb on Mount Huntington's Harvard Route, Denali trip dispatches, and notes on summer programs.
- March 2005 - AAI's Climbing News
Winter updates and climbing reports from Mount Foraker, Mount Huntington, Mount Hunter, and other spectacular peaks in the Alaska Range.
- December 2004 - AAI's Climbing News
Trip report from a first ascent in Red Rock. Updates from our Ecuador trips, and news for the holidays.
- November 2004 - AAI's Climbing News
Climbing on the equator, a trip report from our Ecuador High Altitude Expedition. New women's programs and avalanche courses.
- June 2004 - AAI's Climbing News
Mount Hunter trip report and slideshow. AAI featured as the best destination for climbing based adventures on the Outdoor Life Network.
- March 2004 - AAI's Climbing News
Climbing in the Waddington Range. Rainier update. Forecast for the Northwest and Alaskan summer.
- November 2003 - AAI's Climbing News
Request for Feedback on the Mount Rainier Concession Plan.
- Fall 2003 - AAI's Climbing News
Big news on Mount Rainier, Red Rock Photos, New Program in Patagonia.
- Spring 2003 - AAI's Climbing News
Climbing and Mountaineering in Alaska.
- April, 2003 - AAI's Climbing News
Winter Climbing and New Routes in the Cascades.
- February, 2003 - AAI's Climbing News
Aconcagua Expedition Enjoys a Success.
- August 2002 - AAI's Climbing News
Expedition Training - Traverse of Mt. Baker 2002.
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