Alpine Skills International - Mountain Climbing Guides

UIAGM/IFMGA is the highest license of Mountain Guiding available anywhere in the world. It is attained by completing the entire certification program of the countries' guides association that has been admitted into the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). In the U.S., this means completing the highest level of certification in three disciplines, Rock, Alpine and Ski Mountaineering.

The AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association) is the American Guide Training and Certification Program. It provides training courses and rigorous examinations in three different disciplines including Rock Guide, Alpine Guide and Ski Mountaineering Guide. Any AMGA certification demonstrates that a very high professional standard has been attained through great committment. The AMGA also provides training and certification for rock climbing Top Rope Site Manager/Single Pitch Instructor certification.

PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) provides training and certification exams for Nordic Skiing including Track, Telemark as well as Alpine Skiing, in addition to Snowboarding through the AASI (the snowboard division of PSIA). PSIA Level I is certified to teach beginner skiers and riders. Level II for intermediate and Level III for advanced.

ASI Directors

	Mimi Maki-Vadasz ASI Co-Founder ASI Adminisrative Director ASI Rock Guide ASI Alpine Guide ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Certified PSIA Level II Nordic & Alpine Certified
	Bela G. Vadasz ASI Co-Founder ASI Technical Director IFMGA Licensed Mountain Guide AMGA Ski Discipline Coordinator AMGA Technical Committee member PSIA Level III Nordic & Alpine Certified AIARE Avalanche Level 1, 2 & 3 Instructor AIARE Education Committee member

ASI Guides & Qualifications

What absolutely sets ASI apart is the team of world-class professional guides and instructors. Besides being top-notch skiers, riders and climbers, they are highly experienced outdoor educators who are leaders in their field. Besides their tremendous professional qualifications, they are personable companions in the mountains who care not only for your safety, but quality of experience as well as the learning of life-long skills for you to enjoy.

We are very proud of this exceptional team and think you will appreciate their dedication to providing the best mountain experience possible.

	Paul Adams ASI Lead Snowboard Mountaineering Guide ASI Lead Rock Climbing Guide ASI Lead Alpine Climbing Guide AMGA Rock Guide Certified AIARE Level 1 Instructor
	Tom Carter ASI Lead Avalanche Trainer Senior Rock Climbing Guide Trainer AMGA Rock Guide Certified AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Certified Previous AMGA SMG Instructor/Examiner PSIA Level II Nordic Certified AIARE Avalanche Level 1, 2 & 3 Instructor AIARE Education Committee member AAA Avalanche Instructor Certified
	Geoff Clarke ASI Director of Nordic Skiing Lead Nordic Ski Instructor ASI Rock & Alpine Mountaineering Guide AMGA Ski Guide Certified AMGA Top-Rope Site Manager Certified PSIA Level III Nordic Certified PSIA/W Backcountry Director Previous PSIA-W Nordic Chief Examiner AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
	Eric DesLauriers ASI Director of Alpine Skiing Founder of All Mountain Ski Pros AMGA Ski Guide Certified Renowned big mountain skier X-Team Clinic Co-founder Author: "Ski The Whole Mountain"
	Peter Leh ASI Lead Ski Mountaineering Guide *with ASI for 28 years AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Certified AMGA Ski Guide Instructor/Examiner PSIA Level III Nordic Certified AIARE Avalanche Level 1 & 2 Instructor
	Peter Mayfield ASI Rock Climbing Guide ASI Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Guide ASI Nordic Ski Instructor AMGA Rock Guide Certified PSIA Level III Nordic Certified Previous PSIA-W Nordic Chief Examiner AIARE Level 3 Qualified Previous Chief Guide - Yosemite Mountaineering School Renowned Yosemite and World Cup Competition Sport Climber Founder of City Rock Climbing Gym Founder of Gateway Mountain Center
	Doug Nidever ASI Eastern Sierra Director ASI Rock Climbing Senior Guide ASI Alpine Climbing Senior Guide ASI Ice Climbing Senior Guide ASI Ski Mountaineering Senior Guide IFMGA Licensed Mountain Guide AMGA Rock Guide Instructor Examiner AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor Previous Chief Guide - Yosemite Mountaineering School
	Heidi Pesterfield ASI Lead Womens Climbing Guide ASI Rock Climbing Instructor AMGA Top-Rope Site Manager Certified Author: "Traditional Lead Climbing".
	Davide Sartoni ASI Rock Guide ASI Alpine Mountaineering Guide ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide ASI Nordic & Telemark Ski Instructor AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Certified AMGA Rock Instructor Course Completion PSIA Level II Nordic Certified AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
	Bill Seline ASI Rock Guide ASI Alpine Mountaineering Guide ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide ASI Telemark & AT Ski Instructor ASI Avalanche Education Director AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Certified PSIA Level III Nordic Certified AIARE Avalanche Level 1 & 2 Instructor AIARE Education Committee member
	Logan Talbott ASI Rock Climbing Instructor/Guide ASI Alpine Climbing Instructor/Guide ASI Winter Mountaineering Instructor/Guide AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Certified AIARE Level 2 Qualified
	Lorenzo Worster ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide ASI Telemark Instructor AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion PSIA Level III Telemark Certified AASI Level 2 Snowboard Certified Renowned Professional Telemark Skier Sugar Bowl Telemark Ambassador

Associated IFMGA Mountain Guides

ASI works directly with a group of professional colleagues to provide high quality programs with special technical or regional needs.

Jean Pavillard
ASI/ATE European Program Coordinator
Swiss American Mountain Guide
IFMGA Licensed Mountain Guide
Swiss Mountain Guide Certified
Previous AMGA Ski Discipline Coordinator
Previous AMGA Technical Director
Swiss Ski Instructor Certified
AIARE Avalanche Education President

ASI Guides Networking & Referral Service
If we cannot provide a program to fit your schedule or you wish to visit an area we are not permitted to due to government restrictions, we will be happy to offer a referral. Within our network of Certified or regionally qualified guides, we can recommend the most trained, experienced, and personable guides to specifically meet your needs. With so many new guiding companies starting up, referrals are a good way to go.

Private Arrangement
Our professional mountain guides are available for private guiding and instruction throughout the mountains of California and other great ranges of the world. They provide individualized attention at your pace and for your schedule. Call, write or e-mail to discuss possibilities. All programs are directed by a UIAGM-IFMGA Guide.

Authorized Land Use
ASI has met Federal requirements, pays user fees, and has been issued permits to operate in: Tahoe, Inyo, Shasta, Eldorado National Forests, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Denali National Park. Bugaboo, Garibaldi and Robson Provincial Parks - British Columbia, Yamnuska Natural Area and Peter Lougheed Provincial Parks - Alberta, Banff, Jasper and Yoho - National Parks Canada. Additional UIAGM-IFAMGA International guide's reciprocities apply where appropriate. ASI operates on all public land on a non-discriminating basis, maintains a policy of minimum impact use, and remains sensitive to all users interests.

Tipping Your Guide
ASI Guides strive to offer the best possible quality of experience, education and above all...safety to you and your group. It is customary to offer them gratuity for their efforts.