Alpine Ascents International is a Seattle, Washington based outfitter that guides clients on mountains around the world, including the Seven Summits. Founded by Todd Burleson in 1986, Alpine Ascents has grown into one of the world's largest guide services, expanding more recently into Greenland, Mongolia, and Iran.

AMGA Accreditation/Critical Acclaim

Alpine Ascents International is an American Mountain Guides Association accredited guide service. Alpine Ascents was recently named one of "The Best Outfitters on the Planet" by National Geographic Magazine."<ref>http://www.alpineascents.com/comments.asp</ref>

Competition

The main competition of Alpine Ascents is included but not limited to Mountain Madness, International Mountain Guides (IMG), and Adventure Consultants. Within the United States, Alpine Ascents is in fierce competition with Rainier Mountaineering Incorporated (RMI) on Mt. Rainier.

In Popular Culture

An expedition from Alpine Ascents International is mentioned in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air.<ref>Jon Krakauer. (1997). Into Thin Air. Anchor Books, xiii-xiv. ISBN 0-385-49208-1</ref>