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Course
Providers have been sorted into geographic regions to
simplify your search.
1. Although most Guides can arrange special courses to meet
your needs, these Course Providers offer regularly scheduled
courses.
2. Scheduled courses can offer such advantages as lower
price, availability, and socializing with new friends. |
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Choose
a 'Region' based on your preferred location
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Some
things you should
know before hiring
a Guide. |
All
ACMG and IFMGA/UIAGM
Guides are trained
and certified:
Mountain
Guiding is self regulated
in Canada. Anyone can call
themselves a "guide",
however only ACMG members
may use the Association
of Canadian Mountain Guides
(ACMG) name or logo. Only
Mountain Guides may use
the International Federation
of Mountain Guides Associations
(IFMGA) name or logo. |
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Look
for these Logos |
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Look
for schools and
companies that
require ACMG certification:
Some
companies self-certify and
sometimes untrained, uncertified
guides or instructors are
used. Beware of cut-rate
courses and low rates. Ask
who your guide will be and
what their training and
certification is.
Training
and Certification
is not required
everywhere:
ACMG
certification is required
in some, but not all public
lands. Just because someone
has a permit or license
is no guarantee they have
been trained, certified,
or have experience.
The
ACMG is self
regulating:
The
ACMG has guidelines and
standards for professional,
technical, and ethical conduct.
These guidelines are available
from the ACMG. |
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Featured Provider |
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| Squamish Rock Guides |
Location:
BC Coast |
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How
To Choose a Course Provider |
| Follow these five tips to help you narrow your search. |
1. Use the search feature on this
page to find several providers that meet your criteria.
2. Contact each of the providers
(email is the easiest) and visit their web sites to narrow the
field
based on response and course offerings.
3. Make sure they have the all required
licenses and permits for the region you plan to visit. (Many
areas such as National and Provincial Parks require business
permits to carry out activities)
4. Check that the guides or instructors
have the appropriate qualifications and certifications
5. Contact the final group by phone
and discuss your plan. Most often one or two will rise to the
top of your list. |
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Mountain
sports are hazardous: |
| All
mountain sports
involve inherent
hazards that are
beyond anyone's
control. You and
your guide share
the responsibility
for accepting hazards.
No training or certification
can guarantee 100%
safety. Professional
guides and instructors
can reduce but not
eliminate risk.
Please discuss risks
and hazards with
your guide before
your trip. |
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