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Who We Are

Mission
Overview
History
Formation
IFMGA

What We Do

Public Accountability
Quality Assurance
What You Can Expect
Filing a Complaint
Governance Documents

Join the ACMG

Member Responsibilities
Eligibility
Benefits
How to Join
Reinstate
Foreign Guides

Support the ACMG

Please consider making a donation to support the ACMG and its members

Certified Activites We Do

Backcountry Ski Touring
Heli Skiing & Hut Tours
Day Hiking & Backpacking
Alpine & Rock Climbing
Mountaineering
Gym Climbing

Jobs We Do

Guiding & Instruction
Mountain Safety & Rescue
Avalanche Safety & Control
Mountain Skills Training
Technical Rigging

Hire A Professional

Why Hire a Professional
How to Find a Guide
Member Training
Identifying Badges

Member Info

Membership By The #'s
ACMG Member Lists
Permit Holders
Honorary Members
Member Awards

acmg icon Overview of Certification Programs

Mountain Guide Certifications
mg icon Mountain Guide
sg icon Ski and Apprentice Guide
rg icon Rock and Apprentice Guide
ag icon Alpine and Apprentice Guide

Hiking Guide Certification
hg icon Hiking and Apprentice Guide

Climbing Instructor Certifications
cgi icon Climbing Gym Instructor
trci_icon Top Rope Climbing Instructor
vfg icon Via Ferrata Guide

COVID-19
Resources, Info and ACMG Messages

FAQ
Info on what the ACMG is doing plus business and health related answers

Return to Work Best Practices
Suggested COVID-19-related Best Practicesfor Phased Return to Work for ACMG Members

Financial Relief
Programs and Financial Assistance Info

Mental Health Resourses
Mental health is as important as our physical health

Social Media Hub
Social feeds from Facebook and Instagram

Gear Reviews
Reviewed by ACMG members

Mountain Conditions Report (MCR)
Mountain conditions reported by certified professional ACMG members.

Waivers and Acknowledgement
of Risk Forms

English
French
German
Japanese

Tech Resources

Rescue Signals
Safety Pamphlets
ACMG Publications

Lists

Winter Touring Gear List
Ice Climbing Gear List
Mountaineering Gear List
Rock Climbing Gear List
Hiking Gear List
Multiday Gear List

Partners
These companies support the ACMG and its membership

MEC Adventure Access
This program helps give Canadian youth the opportunity to experience outdoor adventures

ACMG Office:
ACMG
Box 8341
Canmore, AB T1W 2V1
403.678.2885
acmg@acmg.ca

Training and Assessment Program:
TAP
Box 8245
Canmore AB, T1W 2T9
403.679.9181
tap@acmg.ca

Contacts
Additional contact information

Policies including Privacy