AMGA Alpine Guide Course

American Alpine Institute ETPL
The Alpine Guide Course (AGC) is designed to take a competent alpine climber and develop the fundamental skills she/he needs to guide in a non-glaciated alpine environment. It provides training for aspiring guides and experienced guides who work in a wide range of alpine environments including alpine rock, mixed terrain, alpine ice, and waterfall ice. The AGC emphasizes a hands-on approach to the mechanics of guiding on alpine terrain.
Visit the program website Erin-Leigh Hardy Vocational School Manager (360) 671-1505 erin-leigh@alpineinstitute.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,000.00

Total required fees

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Books and supplies

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Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

8 Days

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

80

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Current AMGA member Current CPR Certification Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification or higher that meets the Minimum Guidelines and Scope of Practice for a WFR Successful completion of a Level I Avalanche Training and Avalanche Rescue Course, or AMGA approved Level II Successful completion of the Rock Guide Course A climbing resume (provided by the AMGA) that includes, at a minimum, the following climbs, will be required upon submission of your application for this course: A total of 30 routes that are alpine rock and alpine snow/glacier/ice Lead or shared lead on 15 different alpine rock routes in alpine climbing areas such as the North Cascades, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Sierra, or the Tetons. Lead or shared lead on 10 different snow/glacier climbs completed in alpine areas such as the Sierra, the Cascades, Rocky Mountain National Park, or Alaska. Lead or shared lead on 5 alpine/water ice routes that involve AI/WI 3 climbing or harder. Of these 30 routes at least 10 have been completed within two years of the application due date

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

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Outdoor Education

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