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The following guide services support the American Alpine Club through our Industry Partners Program. All are either Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) or have numerous AMGA Certified Guides on their staff.
Alpine Ascents International
Alpine Ascents International, Inc. out of Seattle, WA is a leader in the mountain guiding industry and has been instrumental in setting precedent in the international guiding community. They offer the opportunity for climbers at all levels to achieve personal aspirations through quality, challenging, safe and fun expeditions. AMGA Accredited.
Colorado Mountain School and Total Climbing
Total Climbing is Colorado’s largest guide service and indoor climbing gym and holds the exclusive permit to provide technical climbing services in Rocky Mountain National Park. They offer indoor and outdoor courses and climbs, avalanche education, backcountry skiing and international expeditions. AMGA Accredited.
International Mountain Guides
IMG continues to be one of the most respected and active guiding companies in the world. Since 1986 we have conducted hundreds of expeditions to destinations around the globe. AMGA Accredited.
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
Owned and operated by professionals who live and breathe the mountain life! Their philosophy is simple: enrich people's lives by providing exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. JHMG is a partner of the American Alpine Club and Leave No Trace, Inc. AMGA Accredited.
San Juan Mountain Guides
San Juan Mountain Guides is the only year-round guide service in Ouray, Colorado, aka- The Local Experts. They offer personalized, professional instruction and guiding in Ice climbing, Rock climbing, Backcountry Skiing and Avalanche Training, Alpine Mountaineering, and International Expeditions.
Southwest Adventure Guides
Southwest Adventure Guides LLC (formerly Southwest Adventures) has been conducting domestic and international trips and courses since 1989. All of their Senior Guides are either American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Certified or Trained.
What is AMGA Accredidation?
The Accreditation program is a voluntary means of quality assurance and peer evaluation focusing on international standards for guided climbing, mountaineering, and skiing. Accreditation examines such things as operating guidelines, access, permits, insurance, employment and business practices, and guide training. AMGA accreditation is not an in-depth evaluation of a company’s guides or their individual skills. It constitutes a general business review. Accreditation provides a consistent and meaningful standard by which to judge the reliability and professionalism of a climbing service. It informs the general public and land managers that a program utilizes guides who are certified and that all guides in the program have received formal training appropriate to the terrain they guide.