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The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute

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The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute

The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute can provide excellent gear and knowledge! Backpacking, mountaineering and splitboard gear sales and rentals.

Climbing/Mountaineering clothing and equipment sales and rentals for your outdoor adventures. Home of the Guides Choice award/testing program!

01/07/2025

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12/02/2024

We've got stuff happening!

11/23/2022

This Wednesday Our Equipment shop will be having a 20% OFF the entire store sale. One day Only and doesn't include items already marked down. We are open this week Monday-Wednesday 10am-6pm. If you are looking for Winter clothes and items look no further. Maybe you are still in the fall spirit? Thats Ok, We have plenty of that as well. We hope to see you down. Anyone that stops down and shows us they follow us and Like a post can get a free AAI Voile Strap and sticker.

11/18/2022

Our Westonbackcountry split boards have arrived for our rentals! Ever wanted to try split boarding? We offer rentals for anyone that wants to try it out or for someone who is seasoned. We have the Revel, backwoods, japow and the 2023 award winning Ridgeline! The Ridgeline should be enough for anyone to come rent one and see why it made the top 10 for best split boards 2023.

Our Prices:

1-Day- $64.00

2-3 Days- $105.00

4-7 Days- $215.00

Or if you just have questions please stop in we are always excited to help answer any questions. Have a great weekend Everyone! I assure you the snow will come….soon…. 🙂

11/07/2022

We are excited to get our Samaya equipment packs and tents in! If you haven’t heard of them stop down and find out how truly light and durable these products are. We are one of a handful of places in the US selling them currently. Get one before they are gone.

11/02/2022

HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR

Looking for a lightweight very durable all around pack? Have you checked out packs and stuff sacks? These have been pushed and abused in the Cascades. Beloved by guides and anyone going into the backcountry. We currently have the Porter 4400 in as well as the Prism Pack. Make sure to not miss out on the stuff sacks and tent to go with your packs from hyperlite. We carry all of it! . . . . . .
Prism Pack--Our Price: $425.00

-1-4 days
-Ice & snow
-Alpine Climbing

Materials: DCH150+ DCHW
Volume: 40L
Weight: 1.82lbs l 29.1oz l 825g
Durable and waterproof!

The Porter 4400-- Our Price: $425.00

-5 -7 days
-Cold, Ice & Glaciers, Rocky, Snow
-Backcountry Skiing & Backpacking
- 100% Waterproof
- Huge opening with roll top

Materials: DCH50, DCH150,
Volume: 55L
Weight: 2.1lbs l 33.6 oz l 952.5g

Drawstring Stuff Sacks-- Our Price $40.00
- Small Electronics
- First Aid, Gear, Clothing
-Kitchen Systems, sleeping bags

Materials: DCF8 DCF11
Weight: 0.32oz l 9g
Sizes .3-13L

Roll Top Stuff Sack-- Our Price $50.00

-clothing, Bulky Cold weather gear
-sleeping bag
-any activity in the backcountry
-Kayaking, biking, camping
- any Environment
Materials: DCF11
Weight: 0.8oz l 23g
3L-43L sizes

10/26/2022

The Ortovox Haute 40 pack is a stand out pack. It is built to take you on your next ski mountaineering adventure. It’s an extremely comfortable pack and has everything you need to store all your avalanche goodies. Included is a hydration bladder pocket to keep you moving in the elements. The Flex frame 2 feels so comfy! Stop on down today to check this and many other beautiful packs out.

10/20/2022

Looking to learn a little more backcountry avalanche basics? Come join us December 7th at Boardworks downtown Bellingham. Hour long presentations :
Session 1 starts @ 7pm
Session 2 starts @ 8pm

Hope to see you there!

Address

4041 Home Road, Suite A
Bellingham, WA
98226

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13606711570

Website

http://shop.alpineinstitute.com/

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Our Story

We are a specialty climbing and mountaineering shop committed to providing customers with the highest standard of customer service and an expertly curated selection of quality clothing and equipment suited for alpine terrain in the Cascades and beyond.

Since 1975 the American Alpine Institute has served Bellingham, as well as clients domestic and international. Today the Institute continues under original and local ownership. Stop in at our Fairhaven location or browse our selection online at www.shop.alpineinstitute.com.