American Mountain Guides Association

THE AMERICAN MOUNTAIN GUIDES ASSOCIATION (AMGA) IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE GUIDING COMMUNITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC, WHILE SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR ACCESSING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE AMGA PRESENTS A STRONG, UNIFIED VOICE FOR HIGH STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSIONALISM OF GUIDING AND CLIMBING INSTRUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES. THE AMGA IS AN ORGANIZATION GROUNDED IN POWERFUL TRADITION THAT CONTINUES TO EVOLVE WITH THE EVER CHANGING ARENA OF MOUNTAIN GUIDING AND CLIMBING INSTRUCTION. THE AMGA OFFERS A SERIES OF TRAINING COURSES AND EXAMS DESIGNED TO CERTIFY GUIDES AND CLIMBING INSTRUCTORS TO THE HIGHLY RESPECTED, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, STANDARDS OF THE AMGA.