American Alpine Institute Equipment Shop
In our courses and on our guided trips, participants learn a great deal about gear and the specifics of its performance, durability, and range of applications. The ropes and hardware used in the programs are what we have found to be the best of their kind. We don’t choose and use gear because it lasts longer in a guiding situation. We chose it because it’s performance characteristics make it the best, and as a result you will be exposed to the kind of equipment (ropes, hardware, tentage on expeditions, etc.) that you later probably will be considering for your personal use.
If you are new to climbing or beginning a new type of climbing, you may wish to rent some of your personal gear while you learn more about its performance characteristics. Once again, in our rental pool you will find, what is in our opinion, the best gear in the world. We don’t choose rental items because they are cheap and tough; we choose them because they are the best in their category. The items you rent will often times will be the exact choice you make for yourself as purchases at a later date.
In preparing for your program, you’ll also have easy access to highly qualified advisers in the AAI Equipment Shop. Working with a detailed equipment list that you’ll have in your hands, they will help you take best advantage of the gear you already own, rent gear that you are not ready to buy, and purchase any other items that are needed on the basis of performance criteria and future versatility. Whether you buy gear through us or elsewhere, we want to make sure that you get the absolutely best gear for your uses.
Monday | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
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Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |