ABOUT AMI
AMI is the representative Association for qualified Mountaineering Instructors. All of our Members are independent, and either run their own businesses or work for larger organisations. We list them here so you can find them easily and see what they have to offer.
Depending on the nature of the course or activity you should expect to pay upwards of £200 per day for the services of a Mountaineering Instructor. Remote areas, winter conditions, long routes and specialist experience are just some of the factors that may justify a higher daily rate.
Ratios vary greatly depending on the grade or nature of the terrain but an instructor/client ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 is typical for rock climbing, winter climbing and scrambling in mountainous environments. In some circumstances a higher ratio is possible, such as a larger group size at a lower and less remote venue. Maximum ratios for these days are determined by the instructor.
Select your instructor and contact them directly to make your enquiries.
Iain Miller is a rock climber guidebook author and hill walker who lives works and plays on sea cliffs sea stacks mountain ranges and uninhabited islands of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. Iain has spent the last 20 years seeking and finding unclimbed rock and summits in both the Orkney Islands and in County Donegal in Ireland. He has acquired a unique set of skills gained over these years as a mountaineer rock climber and marine engineer for too many years to mention. He has explored the mountains and coastline of County Donegal since 2007 resulting in a unique and in-depth knowledge of the geography and features of the area. finding and climbing over 50 previously unclimbed sea stacks including Tor M�r Irelands highest sea stack and Cnoc na Mara the best sea stack rock climb on earth. This has allowed him to create a collection of adventures and outdoor experiences which coupled with his in-depth knowledge of the geology of both the coastal and upland environments of Donegal has created a unique and compelling visitor experience for those seeking a new level of outdoor adventure.
Sam grew up in North Wales immersed in the mountains of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). He developed a love for climbing that crystallised during his first trip to Chamonix in the French Alps. Since then, he has worked globally as an Exploration Geologist and gained a PhD in Geology. He also holds an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology and now lives in Scotland, working as a geological consultant and an outdoor instructor/climbing coach.
Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (Formerly known as MIC).Instruction Guiding Technical Advice.Approved (RoSPA) Competent Person for Inspection of Adventurous Activities PPE.American Avalanche Association Level 2.Technical Advisor: Blackpool Metropolitan Borough Climbing Walls Roefield Leisure Centre.Overseas Expeditions Leader Jagged Globe.National Assessor Scout Association High Ropes Courses.Vice Chair & Trustee Mountain Training England. Standing Officer on Association of Mountaineering Instructors Professional Standards Committee.Honorary lifetime member and former Chair of AMI.Executive Director & Trustee MTUK 2014-2017.Past Joint Senior Winter Courses Director Jagged Globe.Past Technical Manager Robinwood Activity Centres 2010-2016.Past Provider of Mountain Leader & Climbing Wall Instructor training and assessment courses.Past Technical Advisor Calderstones NHS Trust Climbing Wall (Medium Secure Unit for adults with learning disabilities and/or personality disorder). Past Technical Advisor Westview Climbing Wall Preston.
Based in Llanberis, Eryri (North Wales), if I am not already out working in the mountains, I spend most of my spare time walking, scrambling or climbing there. So if you are ready to come and join me for an awesome adventure together, feel free to contact me! Professional Qualifications: Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Summer Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor and REC Advanced Outdoor First Aid, Padlesport Instructor / Foundation Safety Rescue Training
Freelance mountaineering instructor and naturalist. Owner of Summit Sense. Alex is a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader and BSc Zoologist by training. He is passionate about connecting people with their natural environment working as a freelance MCI/WML wildlife tour leader and skills workshop provider. He is also a Mountain Training skills course tutor and course staff on ML training/assessment courses. He works on a freelance basis with other likeminded outdoor companies to provide qualified instruction and guiding services and also runs a range of his own in-house organised courses, workshops, guided experiences and events tailored towards walking, scrambling and climbing in the mountain environment as Summit Sense. Alex lives and works in Eryri/Snowdonia year-round and regularly works on the West Coast of Scotland and Skye.
Senior Instructor at Glenmore Lodge Scotlands National Outdoor Training Centre
AMI has a rigorous child protection and vulnerable adults policy.
AMI members work to a Code of Professional Practice which ensures that all maintain the same high standards of operation.
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors are qualified to instruct mountaineering in non-winter conditions including all aspects of rock climbing, both single and multi-pitch, plus hill walking and scrambling.
About MCI on Mountaintraining.org
The WMCI is the highest MTUKI award and Members must first hold the MCI. Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors are qualified to instruct and guide in all aspects of winter climbing and mountaineering activities along with winter hill walking.
About WMCI on Mountaintraining.org