AMGA Certified Alpine Guide

Written By Marty Molitoris

The Alpine Guide Certification is designed for people who guide glaciated and non-glaciated peaks, approaches and climbs, with no limitation with respect to season and elevation. It includes rock climbs, peak ascents, waterfall ice climbs, and expeditionary climbing. The alpine program progression will help you fine-tune your skills in alpine snow, mixed, waterfall ice, and glaciated terrain.

To enter the program you must first successfully complete the Rock Instructor Course and meet all the prerequisites for the Alpine Guide Course. As well, you must have a solid experience base and knowledge of technical mountain travel.

To get your Alpine Guide Certification, you must complete:

  • The 10-day Rock Instructor Course (RIC)

  • The nine-day Alpine Guide Course (AGC)

  • The five-day Ice Instructor Course (IIC)

  • The 11-day Advanced Alpine Guide Course (AAGC)

  • The 10-day Alpine Guide Exam (AGE)

  • AMGA-approved level III avalanche course

  • Wilderness First Responder (or equivalent or higher) and CPR

To enter the program you must first successfully complete the Rock Instructor Course and meet all the prerequisites for the Alpine Guide Course. As well, you must have a solid experience base and knowledge of technical mountain travel.

To get your Alpine Guide Certification, you must complete:

  • The 10-day Rock Instructor Course (RIC)

  • The nine-day Alpine Guide Course (AGC)

  • The five-day Ice Instructor Course (IIC)

  • The 11-day Advanced Alpine Guide Course (AAGC)

  • The 10-day Alpine Guide Exam (AGE)

  • AMGA-approved level III avalanche course

  • Wilderness First Responder (or equivalent or higher) and CPR

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