ABOUT AMGA
The AMGA’s founders were climbers and skiers with a deep commitment to and understanding of outdoor culture. They realized the soul of these sports didn’t have to be compromised by organization. Organization could instead serve to bring the community together in a revolutionary way. It could provide mountain guides with resources, services, and credentials to boost their careers, but also with connections to each other and to the larger community of guides and clients across the country and around the globe.
ABOUT OUR COLLABORATION
The mission of the American Mountain Guides Association's (AMGA) mission is simple: To be the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors. We are proud of our 15-year history of supporting that mission through our sponsorship of the important work done by the AMGA and their 4,000+ members.
The GORE-TEX Brand and AMGA have worked together to create this season's The Mountain Skills Series videos, covering topics like Pre-Rigging Ropes, Pitched Snow Climbing, and What to Pack and Rack. See all available episodes below.
When you're on the mountain, your footwork is key. Learn about some variations for foot position and gear based on the type of snow you're traveling on.
Learn some techniques for pre-rigging ropes while traveling on a glacier. The method you choose depends on the type of terrain you will encounter.
When traveling on glaciers, there are many types of terrain we will encounter and therefore different rope methods we will use. Learn about the transition between glacier travel and pitched snow climbing.
There are many considerations for building anchors in glacial ice. In this episode we cover techniques that help resist the melting out of protection components.
AMGA Certified Alpine and Rock Guide Lindsay Fixmer covers basic gear you should have while traveling on a glacier and considerations for racking these items on your harness or packing them away until you need them.
When traveling on a glacier, pick facing forward or pick facing backward is often a controversial topic. While personal preference has a lot to do with it, there are pros and cons to both positions.
On firm snow and ice footwork is key for our security. In this video we cover progressions from low angle ice to steeper terrain, including a variety of foot techniques.
As guides and climbers our movement in the mountains can affect the success and safety of the day. Learn about some considerations for moving in the alpine, including footwear choices and whether to face into or away from the mountain.
