Petzl Technical Institute | Salt Lake City, UT
2929 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119
The AMGA Annual Meeting is a three-day gathering of AMGA Members that is THE opportunity to take professional development clinics, learn from industry pros, and network with the guiding community. After a three year hiatus from hosting this as an in-person event, we are more excited than ever to see you there!
During the meeting you will be able to participate in outdoor and indoor technical clinics facilitated by some of the best in the business. You will also have access to classroom workshops on a variety of topics such as the rock rescue drill, honing your DEI skill set, avalanche transceiver searches, insurance options, and many more! There will also be evening events including a launch party at Black Diamond, two catered dinners, a round table with the AMGA Board of Directors, an award ceremony, and IFMGA graduation. All registered participants will receive an AMGA Yeti Tumbler and Rite in the Rain notebook.
Below is key information regarding this year’s Annual Meeting—if you have questions, please email [email protected] or call 303.271.0984.
Limited Number of Passes Available | Registration is open until October 12, 2022
All Access Pass: With this pass you can attend 1 outdoor technical clinic and 1 indoor technical clinic; OR 3 indoor technical clinics. You also get access to unlimited classroom workshops. In addition, you get access to all evening events including the launch party at Black Diamond, two catered dinners, the award ceremony, Board round table sponsored by The North Face, and IFMGA graduation. PURCHASE NOW!
Day Pass: With this pass you can attend unlimited classroom workshops. You will NOT have access to technical indoor or outdoor clinics, the launch party at Black Diamond, catered dinners, or other evening events. PURCHASE NOW!
Evening Only Pass: With this pass you get access to the launch party at Black Diamond, two catered dinners, award ceremony, Board round table, and IFMGA graduation. You will NOT have access to technical indoor or outdoor clinics, or classroom workshops. PURCHASE NOW!
If you need support with Sched: https://sched.com/contact-us/ or (+1) 888-312-1777
The Annual Meeting is an action packed week full of all things AMGA—options abound for clinics and workshops to attend and evening events to partake in.
Early Check In | Petzl Institute | Wed. Oct. 26th 4-5:30 PM
Check in for Annual Meeting is REQUIRED for all attendees. Early check in will allow you to sign in and pick up your registration information. If you are not able to join us for early check in, please allow yourself enough time to check in at the Petzl Technical Institute Thursday morning before your clinics. Participants will not be allowed to join their clinics, including outdoor clinics, without checking in at the main staff table. We will have registration open Thursday and Friday starting at 7am, plan accordingly. Be sure to bring verification of Covid-19 Vaccination for registration.
Happy Hour | Black Diamond HQ | Wed. Oct. 26th 5:30-8 PM
Join our partners Black Diamond for the 2022 Annual Meeting Launch party. Black Diamond will host us at their facility and provide BBQ/Burgers and beverages!
Early Registration and Coffee by First Ascent Coffee: 7:00 - 7:45 am
Clinics and workshops: 9am - 4pm | Lunches 11:30 am -12:30 pm available but not included (provided by Yoshi Japanese Grill)
Dinner provided by Elizabeth Catering: 5 - 6:00 PM
Board Round Table sponsored by The North Face: 6 - 8:00 PM
Early Registration and Coffee by First Ascent Coffee: 7:00-7:45am
Clinics and workshops: 9am - 4pm | Lunches 11:30 am -12:30 pm available but not included (provided by Yoshi Japanese Grill)
Dinner provided by Elizabeth Catering: 5-6:00 PM
IFMGA Graduation and Awards Ceremony: 6-8:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Please note that this meeting is open to members however there will be a closed session at some point in the meeting.
Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31, 2022
Paradox Sports Adaptive Climbing Initiative Course:
Sunday, October 29 and Monday, October 30, 2021.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Re-Cert
COVID-19 Refund Policy:
The AMGA will provide a full refund of registration fees if an AMGA member is adversely impacted by COVID-19 within 10 days of the AMGA Annual Meeting. Full refunds will be considered if:
The AMGA requires all attendees of the AMGA Annual Meeting to be fully vaccinated & boosted (if eligible for a booster according to CDC guidelines). You will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination during the registration process at the event (ie. physical copy of card, image on your cellphone, etc.). Alternatively, you can upload your vaccination card via your personal My AMGA profile account to expedite the registration process. You will not be able to attend Annual Meeting if you cannot provide proof of vaccination.
For AMGA members with disabilities or a religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated, a reasonable accommodation can be made. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of the AMGA Annual Meeting. Please note, individuals who arrive at the annual meeting displaying or reporting flu-like symptoms (cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting) may be asked to test for COVID-19 prior to participation.
FULL DETAILS HERE.