Join our Community of Mountain Guides and Climbing Instructors
The AMGA is the industry leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors.
- Education & Training
The AMGA's industry leading training courses are the place to start your career as a professional guide or climbing instructor
- Professional Certifications
AMGA certifications in rock, alpine, and ski are the most respected guide qualifications in the United States and open doors for a lifetime of exciting and fulfilling work as a guide.
- Industry Standards
As the sole American representative to the International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations, the AMGA institutes international standards for the mountain guiding profession in the United States.
- Advocacy for Guiding
The AMGA has a long track record of successful advocacy on behalf of guides. The AMGA has expanded access to public lands for guides across the country through targeted local advocacy as well as national-level initiatives
- Professional Development
The AMGA is a hub for career resources and support, professional discounts, insurance benefits, online learning, and continued professional development
- Membership & Community
Join our vibrant and growing community of guides for professional networking, regular updates on industry happenings, and member-only events.
Our Programs
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Jumpstart your career with the most widely recognized professional training and certification program in the United States.
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The AMGA Mountain Guide Program develops professional Alpine, Rock, and Ski guides through rigorous training and assessment.
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Fostering inclusion and access to guide training, made possible with support from our sponsors.
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AMGA's Business Accreditation Program recognizes and endorses businesses that offer guided climbing and skiing services at the highest industry standards.
Become an AMGA Member Today!
As an AMGA member, youβll gain access to top-tier education, industry certifications, professional development opportunities, and exclusive benefits.
Born from a small group of guides, the AMGA has grown into the nation's leading organization for mountain guiding culture, community, and training.
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Your contribution fuels AMGA's critical work to provide industry-leading training, support, and advocacy for America's guides.