The Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program
Welcome to our certification program. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) collaborates with the ACMG to offer a series of training courses and exams designed to certify guides and instructors to the highly respected standards of the ACMG. Through these courses you can achieve professional ACMG certification within the disciplines of Mountain Guide, Hiking Guide or Climbing Instructor.
Whether you are considering a career as a professional guide or climbing instructor or just want to learn more about how guides are certified please explore these pages and feel free to contact our campus office for additional information.
Dwayne Congdon
Program Coordinator
Mountain Program
The Mountain Program consists of three certification streams; Alpine Guide, Ski Guide Program, and Rock Guide. Completion of the program confers the prestigious Mountain Guide certification, which qualifies ACMG members for recognition throughout the world in IFMGA member countries.
Hiking Program
There are two levels in the Hiking Program: Assistant Hiking Guide and Hiking Guide. Hiking Guides lead clients on day and multi-day hikes and wilderness trips in forested and alpine terrain that does not require technical climbing.-
Climbing Instructor Program
The Climbing Instructor Program consists of two certification streams. Climbing Gym Instructors teach climbing on artificial structures. Top Rope Climbing Instructors work with groups in simple outdoor rock climbing terrain with easy access where students do not require anchoring between climbs or rappels.
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