The ACMG is dedicated to protecting the public interest in mountain travel and climbing instruction. We have been the voice for all aspects of mountain guiding and instruction in Canada for over half a century. We set the professional standards for mountain guides, climbing guides, ski guides, rock guides, climbing instructors and hiking guides. We were the first guides outside of Europe to be recognized by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. We are the only internationally recognized professional association of trained and certified mountain guides and instructors in Canada. We set and maintain standards for admission to, and the practice of, the professions of mountain guiding and climbing instruction.