Mentorship Camps

In 2021 Black Diamond Sponsored a Virtual Mentorship Series. The goal of this series was to foster community and conversation around the profession of guiding. Check out the two videos below for some answers to common questions about the industry.

 

 

  • About AMGA Mentorship Camps

    AMGA Mentorship Camps are low-ratio training opportunities for members going through the mountain guide programs. There is an application process for selection and there is no tuition fee charged to attendees. Mentorship Camps are unique in that they offer additional training and low-ratio coaching outside of the traditional AMGA mountain guide programs and assist with participant travel costs. Camps focus on specific skills that attendees need direction, practice and additional guidance on. In addition to hands-on technical skills training, Mentorship Camps offer participants the ability to connect with a fellow guide and Instructor Team member to openly discuss concerns, challenges, opportunities, and aspirations for moving forward in the AMGA programs and in the guiding career.

  • 2020 Mentorship Camps

    Due to COVID-19 Impacts, 2020 Mentorship Camps have been cancelled. Please check back for 2021 dates.

  • 2019 The North Face Ski Discipline Mentorship Camp

    We are thrilled to announce the opportunity for 3 Assistant Ski Guides to train for 3 days with Instructor Team Member Jonathon Spitzer (American Mountain Guide/IFMGA Guide) in the Wasatch Range of Utah.

    Mentorship Camps are low-ratio training opportunities for members going through the Mountain Guide Programs. These camps are a unique opportunity that offer additional training and coaching outside of traditional AMGA programming.

    When: March 13 - 15, 2019
    Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
    Who can Apply: Assistant Ski Guides (must have successfully completed the Advanced Ski Guide Course / AE
    Applications Due: Sunday, February 9th, 2019
    Full Details and How to Apply: here
    Curious what its like to be a mentee? Check you last year's video and blog!
  • 2019 Arc'teryx Alpine Discipline Mentorship Camp

    The AMGA, in partnership with Arc'teryx, is proud to announce an exciting mentorship opportunity for current Assistant Alpine Guide members. The Alpine Discipline Mentorship Camp will allow 2 Assistant Alpine members to develop their guiding skills, work with an Instructor Team member and experienced peer, and prepare for their Alpine Guide Exam.

    When: July 30 - August 1, 2019
    Where: Mazama, WA
    Who can Apply: Assistant Alpine Guides (must have successfully completed the Advanced Alpine Guide Course / AE)
    Applications Due: Sunday, May 19, 2019
    Full Details and How to Apply: here
    Curious what its like to be a mentee? Check you last year's video and blog!

     

  • 2019 Eddie Bauer Rock Discipline Mentorship Camp

    The AMGA, in partnership with Eddie Bauer, is proud to announce an exciting mentorship opportunity for current Assistant Rock Guide members. The Rock Discipline Mentorship Camp will allow 2 Assistant Rock members to develop their guiding skills, work with an Instructor Team member and experienced peer, and prepare for their Rock Guide Exam.

    When: September 16 - 17, 2019
    Where: Boulder, Colorado
    Who can Apply: Assistant Rock Guides (must have successfully completed the Advanced Rock Guide Course / AE)
    Applications Due: Thursday, June 27, 2019
    Full Details and How to Apply: here
    Curious what its like to be a mentee? Check you last year's video and blogs: Ben and Szu-ting!
  • Previous Mentorship Attendees

    2018 Eddie Bauer / Rock Discipline Mentorship Camp (Boulder, Co)

    2018 Arc'teryx / AMGA Alpine Discipline Camp (North Cascades, WA)

    2018 The North Face/AMGA Ski Discipline Camp (Wasatch, UT)

    2017 Eddie Bauer/AMGA Rock Discipline Mentorship Camp (Boulder, CO)

    2017 Arc'teryx and AMGA Alpine Discipline Mentorship Camp (Mt. Baker, WA)

    2016 Arc'teryx and AMGA Rock Discipline Mentorship Camp (Boulder, CO)

2016 Mentorship Camp Attendees Billy Haas & Lindsey Hamm in Eldorado Canyon, CO

2016 Mentorship Camp Attendees Billy Haas & Lindsey Hamm in Eldorado Canyon, CO