AMGA Course Schedules

Instructors: Alan Rousseau, Josh Cole

Application deadline: March 3, 2024

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Instructors: Evan Stevens, Chris Marshall

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Course Director: Ian Nicholson

Instructors: Paul Rachele, Dan Corn

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, Washington Pass, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Course Director: Kristin Arnold

Instructors: Neil Satterfield, Sheldon Kerr

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructors: Micah Lewkowitz, Alan Rousseau

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Dale Remsberg

Instructor: Matt Hartman

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Instructor: Matt Farmer

Instructors: Ian Nicholson, Lindsay Fixmer

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Instructors: Lindsay Fixmer, Buster Jesik

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Vince Anderson

Instructors: Patrick Ormond, Mike Soucy

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Daniel Sundqvist finishes traversing on 4th pitch of Comic 2.0 by Matthew Pinheiro.

Course Director: Geoff Unger

Instructors: Buster Jesik, Rob Hess, Howie Schwartz

This is a 3:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructors: Erik Leidecker, Buster Jesik

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  This ASGC may utilize 1-2 heli bumps if weather/conditions allow. This is included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

*Subject to change, this Instructor Team for this program is Howie Schwartz and Christian Santelices.

Photo by Mike Pobrosky

Course Director: Ian Nicholson

Instructor: Erica Engle

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  Cascades ASGCs include a built in travel or rest day. Program may go to multiple venues including NCNP, Mt. Baker, or Snoqualmie Pass depending on weather and conditions.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Photo by Josh Jespersen

Course Director: Paul Rachele

Instructor: Dan Corn

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  Cascades ASGCs include a built in travel or rest day. Program may go to multiple venues including NCNP, Mt. Baker, or Snoqualmie Pass depending on weather and conditions.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Photo by Josh Jespersen

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  This ASGC may utilize 1-2 heli bumps if weather/conditions allow. This is included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

Instructor Team*: Geoff Unger, Anna Keeling

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Photo by Mike Pobrosky

Course Director: Ian Nicholson

Instructor: Mike Soucy

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  Cascades ASGCs include a built in travel or rest day. Program may go to multiple venues including NCNP, Mt. Baker, or Snoqualmie Pass depending on weather and conditions.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Photo by Josh Jespersen

Course Director: Jeff Ward

Instructor: Josh Cole

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  This ASGC may utilize 1-2 heli bumps if weather/conditions allow. This is included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

· This program is only open to US Citizens who are able to enter Canada legally

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This program will split time between Estes Park and Boulder, CO.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Joe Thompson, Matt Hartman, Buster Jesik

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Zack McGill_Lucas finishes the final stretch of a traverse pitch on Hallet Peak in RMNP.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Dale Remsberg, Eric Larson, Buster Jesik

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Zack McGill_Lucas finishes the final stretch of a traverse pitch on Hallet Peak in RMNP.

Course Director: Paul Rachele

Instructor: Tim Brown

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo: High Camp looking at valley by Nick

Course Director: Chris Simmons

This program is only open to VETERANS of the US Military who wish to use their GI Bill funds to pay for the course. This course is run through the American Alpine Institute (an AMGA accredited business), who are accredited and approved to accept GI Bill funding.

In order to participate on this Alpine Guide Course, you must:

1) Be a veteran of the US Military

2) Apply to the program, pay the non-refundable $65.00 application fee, and submit all of the required application materials (resume, WFR/CPR, and AMGA approved avalanche training certs) to show that you meet the prerequisites for the AGC

3) Email Jesse Littleton ([email protected]) proof of veteran status

4) Once your materials have been reviewed, you will be eligible to become enrolled in the course if space is available (like all AMGA programs, entrance is competitive and we may receive more applications than we have spaces available - meeting the prerequisites is not a guarantee of enrollment, please review the process for application review here).

5) If accepted into the program, you will be sent a document describing how to complete the enrollment process and use your VA benefits to pay for the program. You cannot be officially enrolled until you have completed the VA Benefits Survey and Enrollment Agreement through the American Alpine Institute.

If you have any questions about this course, the application review/enrollment process, how to use your VA benefits, or anything else related to this program, please contact Jesse Littleton ([email protected]).

Program tuition does not cover lodging, food, or other travel costs. 

Application deadline is December 1, 2024

Course Director: Larry Goldie

Instructor: Emilie Drinkwater

Application deadline: March 3, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, Washington Pass, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Course Director: Ian Nicholson

Instructor: Chris Simmons

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Course Director: Patrick Ormond

Instructors: Neil Satterfield, Joe Thompson, Dan Corn

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Application deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. Depending on weather, conditions, and needs this program may utilize any of the following venues: Mt. Baker, North Cascades National Park, or Mt. Erie. 

Geoff Schellens doing some route finding on the N Ridge of Cutthroat Peak, photo Josh Beckner

Provider

Bondi Outdoor Leadership

Location

Lakewood, Colorado

Phone

3033789342

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Freelance

Location

North Kansas City, Missouri

Phone

7859796661

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Hamilton College
Limited to Hamilton climbing staff

Location

Clinton, New York

Phone

3158594121

Email

[email protected]

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Patrick Ormond, Micah Lewkowitz, Vince Anderson, Eric Larson

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Ouray Ice Park. Photo @mikepondclimbs

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Patrick Ormond, Mike Soucy; Dale Remsberg, Keith Garvey

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Ouray Ice Park. Photo @mikepondclimbs

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Ouray Ice Park. Photo @mikepondclimbs

Subject to change, the Instrtuctor Team for this program is Joe Thompson, Joshua Jarrin, Chris Wright, and Buster Jesik.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Matt Farmer, Joe Thompson, Keith Garvey

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Ouray Ice Park. Photo @mikepondclimbs

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Silas Rossi, Paul Rachele, Mike Abbey

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Subject to change, the Instructors for this program are Dale Remsberg and Chris Wright. 

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Paul Rachele, Mike Abbey

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Instructor team member Tim Brown going over descending technique with Joe Fratianni and Andrew Bogaard on top of Intersection Rock in Joshua Tree NP.

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructor: Micah Lewkowitz, Alan Rousseau

This is a 2:1 ratio program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

This is a 2:1 program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Pete Keane, Time Brown, Jeff Ward, Lindsay Fixmer

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

AMGA student following on Skyridge, photo by Steve Schwortz.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Vince Anderson, Matt Hartman, Paul Rachele, Alan Rousseau

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Course Director: Jeff Ward

Instructors: Chris Wright, Ian Nicholson, Evan Stevens

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

AMGA Student following on Skyridge. Photo by Steve Schwortz

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructor: Keith Garvey

This is a 2:1 Program.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructor: Keith Garvey

Weather and condition dependent, this program may also utilize Lumpy Ridge in Estes Park, Colorado. Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Director: Joshua Jarrin

Instructors: Kristin Arnold, Sheldon Kerr

Through our reflection on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has identified affinity based access as a key area of growth. Affinity programs are designed to create space for AMGA members from underrepresented groups within guiding, instructing, climbing, and skiing/snowboarding. We recognize the need to serve larger communities and we are collaborating with partners that share this vision. With the generous support of AMGA partner, Black Diamond, we have created an opportunity to take the next step in the Rock Guide track, with an Affinity BIPOC Rock Guide Course that will serve historically underrepresented communities within the AMGA.

This course is designed for anyone who identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and would like to continue their education as a rock guide. Tuition assistance is given in the form of a full scholarship to all those accepted into the program. 

Please note there are two parts to the application process. You must complete the Rock Guide Course Resume template and the Essay Application. More information will be provided when this application opens. 

Course Director: Karen Bockel

Instructors: Mick Pearson, Mike Abbey

This program is only open to VETERANS of the US Military who wish to use their GI Bill funds to pay for the course. This course is run through the American Alpine Institute (an AMGA accredited business), who are accredited and approved to accept GI Bill funding.

In order to participate on this Alpine Guide Course, you must:

1) Be a veteran of the US Military

2) Apply to the program, pay the non-refundable application fee, and submit all of the required application materials (resume, WFR/CPR, and AMGA approved avalanche training certs) to show that you meet the prerequisites for the AGC

3) Email Jesse Littleton ([email protected]) proof of veteran status

4) Once your materials have been reviewed, you will be eligible to become enrolled in the course if space is available (like all AMGA programs, entrance is competitive and we may receive more applications than we have spaces available - meeting the prerequisites is not a guarantee of enrollment, please review the process for application review here.

5) If accepted into the program, you will be sent a document describing how to complete the enrollment process and use your VA benefits to pay for the program. You cannot be officially enrolled until you have completed the VA Benefits Survey and Enrollment Agreement through the American Alpine Institute.

If you have any questions about this course, the application review/enrollment process, how to use your VA benefits, or anything else related to this program, please contact Jesse Littleton ([email protected]).

Course Director: Paul Rachele

Instructor: Amos Whiting

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Director: Mike Soucy

Instructors: Micah Lewkowitz, Vince Anderson, Matt Hartman

This is a 2:1 ratio. Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Director: Christian Santelices

Instructor: Paul Rachele

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

AMGA Student following on Skyridge. Photo by Steve Schwortz

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor team member Tim Brown going over descending technique with Joe Fratianni and Andrew Bogaard on top of Intersection Rock in Joshua Tree NP.

Over the last few years, the American Mountain Guides Association has reflected on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our association, recognizing areas of growth and creating an action plan. One of our key focuses is creating accessibility to our courses through various initiatives like the women’s Single Pitch Instructor Course and women’s Rock Guide Course.

At this time, this is not a tuition-assisted program, but we are hoping to secure partner funding similar to previous years. We will keep applicants udpated on the status of this. The program will run as a women's RGC regardless. 

This program is for anyone who identifies as a woman and would like to continue their education as a rock guide. 

Please note there are two parts to the application process. You must complete the Rock Guide Course Resume template and the Essay Application. More information will be provided when this application opens. 

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Instructor Team*: Silas Rossi, Erik Leidecker

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Course Director: Vince Anderson
Instructors: Eric Whewell

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Dale Remsberg

Instructors: Joshua Jarrin

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted

Course Director: Geoff Unger

Instructors: Rob Hess, Keith Garvey, Andrew Councell

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Ian Nicholson

Instructors: Mike Soucy, Dale Remsberg, Matt Farmer

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Course Director: Mike Soucy

Instructors: Andrew Councell, Paul Koubek, Keith Garvey

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jason Antin

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides
Grant Price

Location

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi
California Climbing School

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

(760) 625-7115

Email

[email protected]

Provider

High Desert Guiding
Nate Pakula

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-821-0575

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ragged Mountain Guides, LLC
Matt Shove

Location

Ragged Mt Areas, Connecticut

Phone

203-228-2311

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi
American Alpine Institute

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

School for International Expedition Training

Location

Moab, Utah

Phone

7609203464

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Denver Mountain Guiding

Location

Golden, Colorado

Phone

303-359-4438

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Denver Mountain Guiding

Location

Golden, Colorado

Phone

303-359-4438

Email

[email protected]

Provider

American Alpine Institute

Location

Las Vegas-Red Rock, Nevada

Phone

360-671-1505

Email

[email protected]

Provider

American Alpine Institute

Location

Anacortes-Mt. Erie, Washington

Phone

360-671-1505

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Enchanted Rock, Texas

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Enchanted Rock, Texas

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Prescott, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

New River Gorge, West Virginia

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

New River Gorge, West Virginia

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Great Falls, Virginia

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

New River Gorge, West Virginia

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Pilot Mtn, NC, North Carolina

Phone

704 363 1065

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock , Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock, Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock, Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Phone

704 363 1065

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Denver Mountain Guiding

Location

Golden, Colorado

Phone

303-359-4438

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ted Teegarden
Atlantic Climbing School

Location

Bar Harbor, Maine

Phone

2485617746

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ted Teegarden
Mooney Mountain Guides

Location

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Phone

2485617746

Email

[email protected]

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

• For the Jackson SGC, up to two days of lift ticekts are included in the cost of the tuition.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Instructor Team*: Paul Rachele & Erica Engle

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  For Snoqualmie Pass SGCs, up to 2 days of lift tickets are included in the cost of tuition

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Instructor Team*: Jonathon Spitzer & Ian Nicholson

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Course Director: Geoff Unger

Instructor: Matt Hartman

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  For this Sierra SGC up to 2 days of lift tickets are included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Course Director: Mike Soucy

Instructor: Sheldon Kerr

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  For this RMP SGC, 2 nights at Hayden Lodge (with breakfast and dinner) are included in the cost of tuition

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Course Director: Margaret Wheeler

Instructor: Kristin Arnold

Over the last few years, the American Mountain Guides Association has reflected on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our association, recognizing areas of growth and creating an action plan. One of our key focuses is creating accessibility to our courses through various initiatives like the women’s Single Pitch Instructor Course and women’s Rock Guide Course. This course is designed for anyone who identifies as a woman and would like to continue their education as a ski guide. We would like to support underrepresented communities to pursue guide training and education at the AMGA. At this time, this is not a tuition-assisted program but we are looking for partner support and will keep applicants updated. 

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  For this RMP SGC, 2 nights at Hayden Lodge (with breakfast and dinner) are included in the cost of tuition

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  For this Stanley SGC, three nights at the Williams Peak Hut are included in the cost of tuition

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 202

Instructor Team*: Erik Leidecker & Matt Farmer

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Early Start for Thompson Peak. Photo by Clark.

This program is based out of Sol Mountain Lodge in the Monashee Range, BC. We are so excited to be back at Sol—the snowpack is consistently deep, and the lodge offers a unique AMGA SGC experience. 

Because of the lodge-based nature of this program, the SOL SGC is 9 days in length.

• April 4: Classroom & Prep Day
• April 5 - 6: Revelstoke Resort or nearby backcountry (lift tickets included)
• April 7 - 12: Spent at Sol Mountain Lodge (fly in on 5th and out on 12th)
• Program tuition includes: 
  • Helicopter transportation in and out of Lodge
  • 5 nights lodging at Sol Mountain Lodge 
  • All meals while at Sol Mountain Lodge
• Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs outside of those listed above
• This program is only open to US Citizens who are able to enter Canada legally

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

Instructor Team*: Mike Soucy & Keith Garvey
*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  This SGE may utilize 1-2 heli bumps if weather/conditions allow. This is included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

Instructor Team*: Geoff Unger, Anna Keeling

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Photo by Mike Pobrosky

Course Director: Paul Rachele

Instructor: Emilie Drinkwater

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  Cascades SGEs are 9 days in length and include a built in travel or rest day. Program may go to multiple venues including NCNP, Mt. Baker, or Snoqualmie Pass depending on weather and conditions.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Photo by Josh Jespersen

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  Cascades SGEs are 9 days in length and include a built in travel or rest day. Program may go to multiple venues including NCNP, Mt. Baker, or Snoqualmie Pass depending on weather and conditions.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Instructor Team*: Evan Stevens, Emilie Drinkwater

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Photo by Josh Jespersen

Please note, program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, equipment, or any other associated program costs unless otherwise noted. For ski programs, tuition does include mechanized ski access and huts/yurts IF used. 

·  This SGE may utilize 1-2 heli bumps if weather/conditions allow. This is included in the cost of tuition.

·  It is strongly recommended that you purchase Trip Insurance to protect your tuition investment and other associated costs with your program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Instructor Team*: Howie Schwartz, John Kear

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: September 10, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Mick Pearson, Josh Cole

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: September 10, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Joshua Jarrin, Matt Hartman

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: September 10, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Larry Goldie, Chris Marshall

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Pete Keane, Chris Marshall

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Joe Thompson, Amos Whiting

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Larry Goldie, Mick Pearson

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Mike Soucy and _______ (tbd)

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other expenses unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor Team*: Josh Cole, Micah Lewkowitz

*Staffing is subject to change throughout the year based on AMGA programming needs and instructor availability

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The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

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The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

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The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

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The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

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The Climbing Life Guides
Nelson Day

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-600-0249

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi
California Climbing School

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

(760) 625-7115

Email

[email protected]

Provider

High Desert Guiding
Nate Pakula

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

760-821-0575

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide

Location

Bar Harbor, Maine

Phone

207-461-4338

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Wilderness Leadership Institute

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

619-886-6335

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Wilderness Leadership Institute

Location

Joshua Tree, California

Phone

619-886-6335

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ragged Mountain Guides, LLC
Matt Shove

Location

Ragged Mt Areas, Connecticut

Phone

203-228-2311

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ragged Mountain Guides, LLC
Matt Shove

Location

Ragged Mt Areas, Connecticut

Phone

203-228-2311

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Wilderness Education Association

Location

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Phone

828-222-ROPE

Email

[email protected]

Provider

School for International Expedition Training

Location

Moab, Utah

Phone

7609203464

Email

[email protected]

Provider

American Alpine Institute

Location

Leavenworth, Washington

Phone

360-671-1505

Email

[email protected]

Provider

American Alpine Institute

Location

Anacortes-Mt. Erie, Washington

Phone

360-671-1505

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Travis Weil
Alpine Ascents International

Location

Leavenworth, Washington

Phone

206-378-1927

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Travis Weil
Alpine Ascents International

Location

Leavenworth, Washington

Phone

206-378-1927

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Enchanted Rock, Texas

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Enchanted Rock, Texas

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell

Location

Prescott, Arizona

Phone

512-415-0804

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

New River Gorge, West Virginia

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Red River Gorge, Kentucky

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

New River Gorge, West Virginia

Phone

304-640-1755

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Great Falls, Virginia

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Rumbling Bald, North Carolina

Phone

704 363 1065

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Great Falls, Virginia

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Great Falls, Virginia

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Blue Ridge Mountain Guides

Location

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina

Phone

434-298-4646

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks , New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides

Location

Gunks, New York

Phone

845-853-5450

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Golden State Guiding

Location

Red Rock, Nevada

Phone

3182108595

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Sand Rock, Alabama

Phone

704 363 1065

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock, Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock, Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Chockstone Climbing Guides, LLC, First Ascent Climbing Services

Location

Smith Rock, Oregon

Phone

541280-5240

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Denver Mountain Guiding

Location

Golden, Colorado

Phone

303-359-4438

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Szu-ting Yi

Location

Red Rock Las Vegas, Nevada

Phone

425-503-7593

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Appalachian Climbing School

Location

Brevard, North Carolina

Phone

704 363 1065

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Location

Sunset, South Carolina

Phone

812-372-2094

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eric Whewell

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Phone

970-596-7705

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School

Location

New Paltz / Gunks , New York

Phone

845-668-2030

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ted Teegarden
Mooney Mountain Guides

Location

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Phone

2485617746

Email

[email protected]

Provider

Ted Teegarden
Mooney Mountain Guides

Location

Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Phone

2485617746

Email

[email protected]

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Course Director: Eric Whewell

Instructors: Joe Thompson

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

Program tuition does not include food, lodging, transportation, or other course expenses unless otherwise noted.

AMGA Student following on Skyridge. Photo by Steve Schwortz