The Association of Mountaineering Instructors is the representative body for professionally qualified Climbing and Mountaineering Instructors in the UK and Ireland.
AMI members are highly experienced climbers and mountaineers who have undergone rigorous training and assessment to qualify under the Mountain Training UK (MTUK) Mountaineering Instructor scheme. AMI is committed to promoting good practice in all mountaineering instruction. By employing an AMI member, you will be in the very best of hands. Look for the AMI logo as assurance of high quality instruction.
UIMLA is an international governing body based in France which is representing International Mountain Leaders across the world. One of the most important targets for UIMLA is to represent the profession at the international level as well as setting equal standards of qualifications for all International Mountain Leaders (IMLs). UIMLA promotes the profession and supports the cooperation between IMLs from different countries.
The SIM defends the general interest of all mountain professionals and outdoor adventure. Preserve their freedom and passion, improve their standard of living, open up new horizons for their jobs, while strictly respecting the rules of democracy, solidarity and good management.
