AMI guides
are highly experienced climbers. We have 106
years of climbing experience climbing between
the guides of AMI. This experience is varied and
many of the guides have climbed extensively out
west, even over seas. This experience is not limited
to rock, but also includes ice climbing and alpine.
Beyond the climbing experience, AMI guides are highly
experienced instructors. Patrick Weaver and Ed Maggart
have been professional instructors for most of their
professional career and have MA degrees
in Adventure Education. Matt and Patrick
have degrees in outdoor management
with extensive experience instructing in institutional
or Outward Bound experiences. This experience can
work for you, Ultimately, climbing with guides having
more experience and who are better instructors,
will lead you to a more satisfying experience. When
you learn you can participate; participation lead
to satisfying experiences.
The AMI staff has a high degree of training.
Patrick Weaver is an AMGA Certified Rock
Instructor and has a Master degree in Risk Management.
The American Mountain Guides Association is the
certifying organization in the United State and
is a member of the International organization
the IFMGA. Obtaining certification is a process
of training, practice and examination. Additionally,
each guide has had training from a variety of
other programs and institutions, creating a well-rounded
climbing guide. One who thinks and analyzes the
situation. AMI also does extensive training with
each guide to ensure both technical skills and
instructional skills. Check out the bios to learn
more and let our experience work for you.
