Summit Ascents International offers American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor Courses and Assessments. The AMGA provides training and certifications in the United States for Climbing Instructors as well as Rock, Alpine and Ski Guides. The AMGA is the sole representative in the US for the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) and Climbing Instructor Certifications (endorsed by the UIAA). The AMGA is recognized worldwide as the highest American standard of training and certification for instructors and guides. AMGA certification is the standard in the United States.