Our Vision: To provide renowned, world-class training and certifications to our guides and aspiring guides. To safeguard access to climbing and skiing areas utilized by the guided public. To offer cutting edge resources and services that support and enhance the livelihoods of guides. To be the community hub for all American mountain guides, climbing instructors, and their clients. To be at the for
efront of growing and advancing the guiding profession
Core Values
Integrity: The AMGA believes in strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of our profession. Mountain guiding, ski guiding, and climbing instruction are professions of honesty, etiquette, and composure. We are responsible for all our actions and personal conduct when representing the AMGA and our profession. Stewardship: We are committed to actively engaging in the protection of all mountain environments for the good of all people and for future generations. Community: Commitment to trust, respect, civility, teamwork, and general welfare of the entire AMGA community and the professional guiding and climbing instructor community as a whole. Excellence: Commitment to a diverse and dynamic community, high technical and academic standards, strong programs, and a quality staff of engaged and engaging instructors and examiners. Balance: The AMGA strives to balance the interests of its membership and to act for the collective interests of the guiding community.
