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 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. More info
 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
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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
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
OEC & CPR Certified
Mt. Everest Summiteer 2003 |
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Bela G. Vadasz
ASI Co-Founder
ASI Technical Director
IFMGA Internationally Licensed Mountain Guide
AMGA Ski Discipline Coordinator
AMGA Ski & Alpine Instructor/Examiner
AMGA Technical Committee Member
AMGA Lifetime Acheivement Award 2008
PSIA Level III Nordic & Alpine Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1, 2 & 3 Instructor
AIARE Education Committee member
WFR & CPR Certified
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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 who have contributed to the advancement of their sport, they are highly experienced outdoor educators who  are leaders in their field. In addition to 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.
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Paul Adams
ASI Lead Snowboard Mountaineering Guide
ASI Lead Rock Climbing Guide
ASI Lead Alpine Climbing Guide
AMGA Rock Guide Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
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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
OEC, WFR & CPR Certified
Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski Guide since 1984
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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 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
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Eric DesLauriers
ASI Director of Alpine Skiing
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
AMGA Ski Guide Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
EMT1 & CPR Certified
Renowned big mountain skier
Founder of All Mountain Ski Pros
X-Team Clinic Co-founder
Author: "Ski The Whole Mountain" |
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Tim Dobbins
ASI Rock Guide
ASI Alpine Mountaineering Guide
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
AMGA SPI Certified
AMGA Rock Instructor Course Completion
AMGA Alpine Guide Course Completion
AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion
AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Aspirant
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
Renowned European Alps Extreme Skier
Video - Col de la Verte, Chamonix |
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Peter Leh
ASI Lead Ski Mountaineering Guide
*with ASI for 29 years
AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Certified
AMGA Ski Guide Instructor/Examiner
PSIA Level III Nordic Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 & 2 Instructor
OEC & CPR Certified
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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 Avalanche Level 3 Certified
WFR & CPR Certified
Renowned Yosemite and World Cup Competition Sport Climber
Previous Chief Guide - Yosemite Mountaineering School
Founder of City Rock Climbing Gym
Founder of Gateway Mountain Center |
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Ben Mitchell
ASI Rock Climbing Guide
ASI Alpine Climbing Guide
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
IFMGA Internationally Licensed Mountain Guide
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
WFR & CPR Certified
Renowned Base Jumper |
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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 Internationally Licensed Mountain Guide
AMGA Rock Guide Instructor Examiner
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
Previous Chief Guide - Yosemite Mountaineering School
www.themountainguide.com |
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Heidi Pesterfield
ASI Lead Womens Climbing Guide
ASI Rock Climbing Instructor
AMGA Top-Rope Site Manager Certified
WFA & CPR Certified
Author: "Traditional Lead Climbing". |
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Steve Reynaud
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion
AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide Aspirant
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
EMT1 & CPR Certified
Sierra Avalanche Center Field Observer
Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team Member |
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Dave Riggs
ASI Ski Guide
ASI Rock Climbing Instructor
ASI Alpine Climbing Instructor
AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
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Davide Sartoni
ASI Rock Guide
ASI Alpine Mountaineering Guide
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
ASI Nordic & Telemark Ski Instructor
AMGA SPI Certified
AMGA Rock Instructor Course Completion
AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Aspirant
PSIA Level II Nordic Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
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Steve Schneider
ASI Rock Climbing Guide
AMGA Certified Rock Guide
WFR & CPR Certified
Renowned Yosemite Big Wall & Free Climbing Specialist. Over 110 ascents of El Capitan, Yosemite
Previous YOSAR (Yosemite Search & Rescue) Team Member
Previous Bandaloop Vertical Dance Team Performer
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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 3 Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 & 2 Instructor
AIARE Education Committee member
ASHI WFR & CPR Instructor
Captain with Truckee Fire Dept.
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Rich Stull
ASI Rock Climbing Instructor
ASI Youth & Family Rock Director
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course Completion WFA & CPR Certified USSA Youth Alpine Ski Coach
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Logan Talbott
ASI Rock Climbing Instructor/Guide
ASI Alpine Climbing Instructor/Guide
ASI Winter Mountaineering Instructor/Guide
AMGA SPI Certified
AMGA Rock Instructor Course Completion
AMGA Advanced Rock Guide Aspirant
AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion
AIARE Level 2 Qualified
AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Instructor
WFR & CPR Certified
YOSAR (Yosemite Search and Rescue Team Member) |
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Lorenzo Worster
ASI Ski Mountaineering Guide
ASI Telemark Instructor
AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion
PSIA Level III Telemark Certified
AASI Level 2 Snowboard Certified
AIARE Avalanche Level 3 Certified
WFR & CPR Certified
Renowned Professional Telemark Skier
Sugar Bowl Telemark Ambassador
www.lorenzoworster.com
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ASI Aspirant Guide
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Tobin Vadasz
ASI Rock Climbing Assistant Instructor
Big Mtn & Freeride Assistant Ski Instructor
WFA & CPR Certified
ARC Life Guard Certified |
Associated IFMGA Mountain Guides
ASI works directly with a group of professional colleagues to provide high quality programs with special technical or regional needs.
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Jean Pavillard
ASI/ATE European Program Coordinator
Swiss American Mountain Guide
IFMGA Internationally 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-IFMGA International Guides 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.
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