>>1378431For an AMGA Mountain Guide/IFMGA Guide certification you'll need to be certified as a rock guide, alpine guide, and ski guide. The final exam prerequisites for each certification:
>Rock GuideCurrent 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
Familiar with LNT practices
Successful completion of the Advanced Rock Guide Course and Aspirant Exam
Confidence leading traditional and sport routes up to 5.10+/A2, at the time of the exam
Since completing the ARGC/AE, you have led or shared lead on 10 climbs that are rated 5.11a or harder (sport or traditional)
Since completing the ARGC/AE, you have guided 20 days on multi-pitch routes. Of these 20 days, 15 can be mock-guided, 7 are Grade III or longer, and 3 are Grade IV or longer
>Alpine GuideCurrent 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 an AMGA approved Level III, or Pro 2
Successful completion of the Advanced Alpine Guide Course and Aspirant Exam
Confidence leading 5.10a in rock shoes, at the time of the exam
Confidence leading 5.7 in mountain boots, at the time of the exam
Confidence leading WI 4, at the time of the exam
Confidence with French Technique on firm 40 degree snow, at the time of the exam
Familiar with LNT practices
Since completing the AAGC/AE, you have led or shared lead on 5 different alpine routes grade IV or longer
Since completing the AAGC/AE, you have led or shared lead on 10 different traditional style rock climbs rated 5.10a or harder
Since completing the AAGC/AE, you have guided 10 days in diverse alpine terrain