Tico Gangulee – Marmot Scholarship Recipient

I am in no way the best skier in Houston, Texas. I can’t really say accurately that I’m the best ski guide in Houston. I am, however, without a doubt the most qualified ski guide in Houston, having passed my final AMGA exam, the Ski Guide Exam, with financial help from Marmot. My ten year journey to […]

AMGA PARTNER ATHLETE PROFILE: ANGELA HAWSE, WITH MARMOT, DYNAFIT, STERLING ROPE, JULBO, AND SCARPA

The AMGA is excited to announce a blog series, running through 2015, featuring Q & As with AMGA guides, instructors, and members who are integral members of our corporate sponsors’ athlete teams—men and women who are delivering both in the guiding world and as ambassadors for their brands and chosen outdoor sport(s). There is and always has been much overlap between […]

Marmot Scholarship Advanced Alpine Guide Course/Aspirant Exam

By Brian Smith First of all, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Marmot and the AMGA for their support in offering me a scholarship for this course and aspirant exam. The burdens on guides in our country continue to grow, and your generosity is much appreciated. The physical and mental preparation […]

AMGA Ski Mountaineering Exam 2010

Filmed and Edited by Angela Hawse in the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska. Music “Live your Life” by T.I. I was the recipient of the 2010 Marmot Scholarship for my Ski Mountaineering Guide Exam, which is my last exam towards full IFMGA Mountain Guide Certification. Achieving this will make me the 6th woman in […]