New AMGA Advocacy Program Website
The Advocacy and Policy Program has a new web presence on the AMGA website. Four new webpages provide resources for AMGA members. The pages include: Advocacy and Policy Program (mission, strategic pillars, and core values) Projects and Policy Statements (catalog of recent access projects and policy work) Current Initiatives (projects underway in the advocacy department) […]
AMGA Establishes MOU with the Forest Service
Matt Wade shakes hands with Tinelle Bustam, USFS National Assistant Director for Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources, after signing the AMGA-USFS MOU. The AMGA has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) that creates a formal line of communication for the AMGA and USFS to cooperate on mutually-beneficial programs, […]
12 Women-Specific Scholarships Offered to Members Seeking Courses in the Mountain Guide Program
Each year, outdoor industry leaders and private foundations generously give to the AMGA so guides and aspiring guides have the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and training they need to be America’s best. This year, we are happy to announce 28 scholarship opportunities open to our members seeking courses in the Mountain Guide Program. […]
New NPS Commercial Use Authorization Website
The National Park Service (NPS) has a new website for its Commercial Use Authorization program. A commercial use authorization (CUA) allows an individual, group, company, or other entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park unit. The NPS issues CUAs for a wide range of commercial visitor services such […]
A New Meaning to Mentorship
men·tor·ship (n.) the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution AMGA men·tor·ship (n.) all of the above plus some added stoke and cold smoke The specific skill sets that are needed to become a Mountain Guide can be hard to learn by reading a book or watching […]
Access Secured in Ouray Ice Park
A new management agreement has been adopted by the City of Ouray and Ouray Ice Park, Inc. that secures 25% of visitor capacity for commercial and institutional group use. “This is a very positive outcome for the guiding community and is the result of a strong advocacy effort by Ice Park guides and guide services, […]
AMGA Climbing The Hill for Facilitated Access
Climb The Hill is an annual advocacy event hosted by the Access Fund and the American Alpine Club to educate Congressional representatives, policymakers, and top land management administrators on the importance of public lands, outdoor recreation, and improved climbing management. For the first time, the issue of facilitated access was part of the playbook for […]
Memorandum of Understanding Established with NPS
The AMGA has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service (NPS) that strengthens the guiding community’s relationship with NPS and creates new avenues for collaboration on land-use management, stewardship, and planning. “The MOU establishes the AMGA, its members, and accredited businesses as a primary resource for NPS on matters related […]
Access Opened at Gate Buttress
We are pleased to announce a new access opportunity at the Gate Buttress in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT. After extended negotiations with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church), an agreement has been signed to allow guided rock climbing on 140 acres of private LDS Church property around the Gate Buttress. […]
Behind the Story: Après, the Fourth Discipline
Hello AMGA Membership, Did everyone see our April Fools’ Day video? If not check it out here! This spring we wanted to do something to bring a bit of humor to the table and to expose the AMGA to a broader audience. With the support of our corporate partners, this viral video effort reached over 200K consumers […]
