Mountaineering combines a wide range of mountain skills, including rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, route finding, navigation, and self-rescue techniques. Whether your goal is climbing alpine peaks, traveling safely on glaciers, or developing technical mountain skills, proper training is essential.

At American Mountain School, we have created a structured mountaineering curriculum that guides students from beginner to advanced levels. Our classes cover rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine travel, crevasse rescue, and other essential disciplines, allowing you to build skills progressively and safely.

The diagram below shows how our classes fit together and can help you choose the best starting point based on your current experience and goals.

Remember: mountaineering is an inherently risky activity. Proper training, good judgment, and experience help reduce risk, but no mountain activity can ever be considered 100% safe.