ATS is an outdoor education adventure provider specializing in canyoneering, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, and mountaineering courses throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, & Utah.
Thousands of clients have enjoyed our outdoor adventure courses in Southern California, Red Rocks, Maui, Zion, the Sierra, Mount Whitney, Idyllwild, Mount Shasta, the Angeles Forest, Joshua Tree, and beyond...
All our instructional courses are based on the experience level of the individual and group.
Mountaineering
ATS has a wide range of year-round mountaineering adventures from Mt. Whitney and Shasta ascents in the summer to backcountry ski and avalanche courses in the Winter.
Rock Climbing
Alpine Training Services offers the most empowering rock climbing school in all of the Western United States. We will provide you with the skills needed to be out on your own in the safest, most fun environment possible. Please read on to learn about our amazing course offerings.
Canyoneering
ATS is the founder of the popular "West Coast Canyoneering Method". Our instructors are the most qualified and experienced canyoneering instructors in the country. Through our risk management methods, we empower students to enjoy on their own the canyoneering routes of California and beyond.
Backpacking
ATS offers the most comprehensive backpacking programs in all of California. We cover basic to advanced techniques for any environment. ATS will provide you with the skills needed to be out on your own in the safest environment possible. Please read on to learn about our amazing backpacking adventures.
Kayaking
ATS offers the most comprehensive kayaking school in the Western United States. We cover stillwater, whitewater, fishing, lakes, oceans, rivers, anything you want! ATS will provide you with the skills needed to be out on your own in the safest environment possible. Please read on to learn more about our amazing “single day” course designs.
