The Mountain Guide Manual Buy it now Photo Jay Philbrick 1 ROCK CLIMBING • ICE CLIMBING • WINTER MOUNTAINEERING • ALPINE CLIMBING • SKI MOUNTAINEERING Avalanche Programs American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1 and Level 2 courses. Learn more Winter Programs Technical ice and mixed climbing, basic crampon and ice axe, multi-day hikes, backcountry skiing and moderate snowshoe hikes. Learn more Summer Programs Traditional rock climbing, lead courses, self rescue, guided climbs Learn more