I'd love to take this course with the American Alpine Institute:

"In this program we will help you develop a complete repertoire of alpine mountaineering, rescue, and expedition climbing skills. In addition, you will have been exposed to a variety of climbing conditions and will have begun to develop the ability to respond to those various conditions precisely, choosing to apply different skills or making adjustment in technique to give yourself the greatest security in your climbing. Long routes, hard routes, and climbs at altitude all require a high level of efficiency in the climber. With this mountaineering program we aim not only to convey a large body of knowledge but also to develop the ability to use that knowledge so effectively that you will be capable of climbing safely and successfully either with a guide or one your own in ranges throughout the world."

http://www.aai.cc/ProgramDetail/alaska_mountaineering/

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