International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations. It’s the international federation founded in 1965 that regulates and standardizes the exercise of the mountain guide profession. Our alpine guides have obtained the IFMGA Qualification after three demanding years of theoretical study of geology, meteorology, snow science, topography, flora, fauna, history of mountaineering and BLSD first aid, and practical training in all mountain disciplines (traditional rock climbing, sport climbing, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, traditional mountaineering and rescue). This is why we can also serve abroad. This is why we are mountain professionals, not just amateurs.