ACMG News

Initial reports for both Alberta and British Columbia Provincial Parks Permits are due January 31, 2026. This is the first of two rounds of reporting, with the second reports due March 31, 2026.  We are preparing the annual permit application […]

The EQUA/ACMG LIP provides liability insurance for as little as $200 for hiking, backpacking, and snowshoeing related activities and $500 for climbing and skiing related activities. Apply now. Quebec-based ACMG members looking for liability insurance coverage are encouraged to apply for coverage […]

Applications for the 2026 Helly Hansen Hiking Mentorship program are now being accepted. As the brand worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals on mountains, oceans and worksites, Helly Hansen is proud to partner with the ACMG to fund […]

Effective January 1, 2026, the ACMG has implemented a new Professional Practice (PP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Reporting Form, designed to help members track and report their activities year-over-year. The form improves accountability, simplifies audits, and includes features such as […]

As part of Project Elevation, the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) has upcoming consultations for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) with Tourism HR Canada.  These consultations will take place in the week of January 26th-30th in Edmonton, Canmore, and Calgary. At […]

Recently, four of the national certifying bodies for outdoor professionals—ACMG, IGA, Paddle Canada, and the OCC—have come together to present a unified request to Parks Canada for a dedicated, two-way engagement process with the outdoor industry. This joint effort seeks […]

The deadline to apply for entry to the Rock Guide program or for the 2026 Rock Guide program exams, is February 1, 2026. Application information is available online.