Expeditions - Asia, Pacific, and Antarctica

The Highest and Most Remote Mountains in the World

The greater Himalaya ranges - including the Karakoram, Pamir, Tian Shan, and the vast ranges of Sichuan - together make up the highest, most massive mountain region in the world. AAI offers expeditions to well-known 8,000 meter peaks, skills expeditions, and unique climbing and trekking programs in Sichuan, China. Carstensz Pyramid in New Guinea and the Vinson Massif in Antarctica are among the world's remotest peaks.

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  • West Face of Everest
  • High on Everest
  • Camp I at entrance to the "Silent Valley"
  • The top of the Hillary Step
  • Summit of Everest

  Mt. Everest Expedition - South Col

  The joint American Alpine Institute /AC Everest climb benefits from the combined experience of two of the world's leading pioneers in high-altitude guiding. The Institute brings the most extensive high altitude guiding record in the world to the guided expeditions with the highest success rate on Mt. Everest.

  • Location:Khumbu Himalaya, Nepal
  • Season:April - June
  • Length:8-9 weeks
  • Cost:$69,000

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  • The dramatic SW Ridge of Ama Dablam
  • Ama Dablam from Khumjung Village
  • Climbing rock towers to Camp 2

  Ama Dablam Expedition

  Ama Dablam is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, and our route on its Southwest Ridge has a technical quality that matches its aesthetics.

  • Location:Khumbu Himal, Nepal
  • Season:October - November
  • Length:28 days
  • Cost:$15,500

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  • Departing Camp 1 on Cho Oyu
  • Summit of Cho Oyu
  • Cho Oyu from the Tibetan plateau
  • Cho Oyu view from Camp 1
  • Climbing on Cho Oyu with view
  • Cho Oyu Base Camp with snow
  • Descending off Cho Oyu Summit
  • Yaks at Cho Oyu Base Camp.
  • Travel over the rocky moraine to Camp 1 on Cho Oyu

  Cho Oyu Expedition

  Cho Oyu offers climbers the unique chance to climb a very high peak with moderate technical difficulties. A climb of Cho Oyu makes a great precursor for higher harder climbs elsewhere in the Himalaya.

  • Location:Mahalangur Himal, Nepal
  • Season:August - October
  • Length:44 days
  • Cost:$33,750

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  • Everest from the summit of Lobuche East
  • Approach Trek
  • Approaching Island Peak
  • Climbing steeper ground on Lobuche East
  • Summit ridge of Island Peak

  Three Peaks of Nepal Expedition

  A fantastic introduction to Himalayan climbing, and a unique opportunity to climb three classic 20,000-foot peaks in a relatively short time, in one of the most spectacular settings in the world.

  • Location:Khumbu Himal, Nepal
  • Season:November - December
  • Length:26 days
  • Cost:$7,800

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  • Lamoshe, 'Goddess Peak', on the right
  • Locals in the Tibetan town of Tagong
  • Climbing objective up the left hand skyline
  • The town of Kangding
  • On the approach to Lamoshe
  • Climbing advanced base camp on Lamoshe
  • The N. Ridge of Lamoshe on right skyline
  • An unclimbed peak in the Sichuan Province

  Lamoshe Skills Expedition - Sichuan, China

  Bring your expedition climbing skills to a remote part of China and climb Lamoshe (19,915 ft). This unique program revives the adventuresome spirit of climbing, taking us into a range of major peaks that have escaped attention by western climbers.

  • Location:Sichuan, China
  • Season:September - October
  • Length:13 days
  • Cost:$8900 for 6:3

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  • N. side of Reddomaine
  • Sunset over unexplored peaks
  • The village of Kangding
  • Monks of Kangding Monastery
  • Tasty food from street vendors
  • Little Gongga on the approach to Reddomaine
  • Reddomaine base camp
  • Trekking to the Gongga Monastery

  Reddomaine Expedition and Monastery Trek

  Climb 20,050-foot Reddomaine and visit an ancient monastery in remote Sichuan. Experience AAI's unmatched expertise and impeccable logistics in China.

  • Location:Sichuan, China
  • Season:October
  • Length:17 days
  • Cost:$11,639 for 4:2

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  • Ascending the icefall between Camps 2 and 3
  • Vinson Massif
  • High on Mt. Vinson

  Mt. Vinson Expedition

  The ascent of Mt. Vinson, also known as Vinson Massif, is not a technical one, and its altitude challenge, at 16,067 ft (4,892 m), is moderate. But because of the peak's location in Antarctica's Ellsworth Mountains, the coldest and most remote range in the world, it can be a very challenging and rewarding climb.

  • Location:Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica
  • Season:November - January
  • Length:16 days
  • Cost:$44,250

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  • North side of Carstensz Pyramid
  • High on Carstensz

  Carstensz Pyramid Expedition

  Our principal goal on this expedition is to ascend 16,024-foot Carstensz Pyramid – also known as Puncak Jaya – the highest peak in Indonesia and on the Australasian continental plate. Our secondary goal is to experience the rich cultural and natural environment of Papua New Guinea.

  • Location:Papua New Guinea
  • Season:November - March, August
  • Length:11 days (fly in / fly out)
  • Cost:$26,900

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  • Limestone Cliff Climbing in Laos
  • Cave Climbing in Laos
  • Female Climber Laos
  • Kuang Si Waterfall
  • Laos Village Sunset
  • Laos Cave Exploration
  • Laos Buddhist Temple
  • River Views in Laos
  • Colorful Market in Laos
  • Laos Jungle Trek

  Southeast Asia Rock Climbing and Exploration

  Laos is an incredible place to rock climb. Amazing limestone walls rise sharply out of a lush jungle, featuring huge holds and amazing movement. On rest days, you will immerse yourself in a unique culture that has existed for thousands of years. You will enjoy delicious food, explore soaring temples, and meet welcoming local people. Join us for the rock climbing trip of a lifetime!

  • Location:Thakhek, Laos or Vang Vieng, Laos
  • Season:October - May
  • Length:14 days or 21 days
  • Cost:$5950 for Thakhek 14-day; $7995 for Vang Vieng 21-day