A History of
Leading the way...
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School is the preeminent leader in climbing instruction and guiding in Acadia and across Maine. We specialize in designing customized experiences or training for you, your family or your group.
Directed by internationally recognized IFMGA guide Jon Tierney who has been climbing in Acadia since 1982. Jon has over 30 years of local and worldwide experience. The IFMGA requires full AMGA certification as a rock, alpine and ski mountaineering guide.
All AMGCS instructors are certified by either the AMGA or the PCIA and all guides have been trained or certified by the AMGA.
• Since 1994 •
AMGCS is one of 30 AMGA accredited programs in the US and was one of the earliest to achieve accreditation.
AMGCS is the only climbing school in Maine to remain continuously accredited by the AMGA for eighteen years - several years longer than any other local service. We have had one or more full time AMGA certified rock instructors or rock guides on staff each year since 1994 - sixteen years more than any other local school.
• Since 2007 •
AMGCS has the distinction of also being accredited to the highest standards of the Professional Climbing Instructors Association. The PCIA requires all staff to be individually trained and certified.
Experience the difference.
Reach your peak with Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School.
Special 2013 Multi Camp Deals!!
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Camp Acadia... Youth Rock Climbing & Adventure Camps in 2013!
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Ever wanted to rock climb? Our climbing camps take place outdoors and cover basic technical skills of rock climbing and the fundamentals of climbing movement. Campers in our programs will experience real rock in Acadia National Park and from our surrounding area, learn to climb on it, find out how it got there and learn about the surrounding forests. We visit several different areas, each rich with history and culture of the Maine Woods.
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School’s curriculum includes many climbing skills such as knots, belaying, rappelling and anchoring. Campers will also learn valuable outdoor skills such as campcraft, cooking, water treatment, Leave No Trace practices, leadership and natural history
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Young Explorer Day and Overnight Camp
Ages 9-12 A new adventure every day is the theme
of our Maine Young Adventurer’s Day and overnight Camps. Each day campers will discover another great thing to do in Maine whether it be rock climbing on striking sea cliffs, scrambling to a bare mountaintop, exploring a cave, canoeing to a nearby island or learning primitive living skills such as shelter building and bow drill fire making.
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Multi-Sport Adventure Camp
Ages 13-17 These camp programs introduce students to the demands and joys of participating in an outdoor expedition while encouraging the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Each seven day camp takes place in a different location and includes different adventure activities. You may choose from a one, two or multi- week program. |
| Young Monkey Day Camp
Ages 6 - 8 The Climbing Camp Guides are all Acadia Mountain Guides who specialize in kid's programs and are PCIA or AMGA certified Climbing Instructors. Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School is a company of professional guides. Since our inception in 1993, we have always encouraged formal training and evaluation of all our guides. Our guiding standards are the among the best in the industry and represent the highest standards in Maine.
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RockPro Climbing Camps
Ages 13-18 Immerse yourself in climbing! The RockPro series is for high school age people who really love to climb and want to bring their skills to the next level. Whether you’ve never climbed before and want to learn to do it right or are already a climbing maniac and want to get further into the sport, you’ll find your place in the RockPro Series. We offer a full spectrum of instruction, from beginner to lead climber in both Maine and in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. |
