British Mountain Guides Association

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The British Mountain Guides (BMG) is a national association for professionally-trained guides. It originally formed under the name British Mountain Guides Association. It has over 140 members who are accredited and qualified in the skills to teach techniques and to guide others in climbing, mountaineering and skiing. [1] It coordinates internationally recognized training and certification programmes. [2]

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The Association is a member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). [3]

History

The British Mountain Guides Association was formed in 1975 as an autonomous body to develop and enhance the training, skills and reputation of the increasing number of skilled mountaineers who wished to qualify as guides and follow this profession in the world's mountains. The mountaineer, Roger Payne was president of the BMG for some years until his death in 2012 on Mont Maudit. [4]

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References

  1. "British Mountain Guide". www.thebmc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  2. "British Mountain Guide Scheme". www.ukclimbing.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. "Become a Mountain Guide!". www.thebmc.co.uk. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. "Our history". British Mountain Guides. Retrieved 28 July 2020.