News & Links

Climbing and Mountaineering Training 

American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Boulder, CO 

 For over 25 years, the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has been dedicated to supporting the guiding community through excellence in education, standards and certification to enhance the quality of services provided to the public, while serving as a resource for accessing and protecting the natural environment. As a group the AMGA presents a strong, unified voice for high standards of the professionalism of guiding and climbing instruction in the United States. The AMGA is an organization grounded in powerful tradition that continues to evolve with the ever changing arena of mountain guiding and climbing instruction. We offer a series of training courses and exams designed to certify guides and climbing instructors to the highly respected, internationally recognized, standards of the AMGA. The AMGA is our nation’s sole representative to the 21-member International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), the international governing body responsible for guiding standards and education around the world.

Wilderness Medical Training

Wilderness Medical Institute (NOLS), Lander, WY

When 9-1-1 is not an option, the rules change ... plain and simple! For almost two decades the Wilderness Medicine Institute has defined the standards in wilderness medicine training. They offer a wide range of course and certification opportunities tailored to meet your needs.

Wilderness Medical Association (WMA), Maine

 The mission of Wilderness Medical Associates is to provide the highest quality medical training to people who work or play in remote areas. Our practical courses give students the skills and confidence needed to respond to emergency medical situations.

Local Climbing Organizations

Allied Climbers of San Diego (ACSD)

 The Allied Climbers of San Diego (ACSD) is an environmentally responsible membership-based climbers’ advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining access to climbing and outdoor recreation. We are a California 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation which acts as a collective voice for balanced access rights of outdoor enthusiasts in and surrounding the San Diego region

National Climbing Stewardship Organizations 

American Alpine Club (AAC), Boulder, CO 

Access Fund

Leave No Trace