Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School

Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School Rock Climbing and Mountaineering School Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School (AMG) has been guiding folks on the mountains of the world since 1993.

Based in Bar Harbor, ME, Acadia Mountain Guide's lead daily climbing trips into Acadia National Park. AMG offers personalized climbing experiences and mountain adventures to people of all ability levels. Find your adventure with us year-round. Bar Harbor Location open 8am-8pm May-Oct, Bangor location open year-round 10am-6pm 6 days a week, closed Sunday.

Thinking snow already? So are we!Our AIARE Level 1 avalanche courses run Dec 18 through late March in Gorham, NH and the...
08/26/2026

Thinking snow already? So are we!

Our AIARE Level 1 avalanche courses run Dec 18 through late March in Gorham, NH and the Mount Washington Valley

- twelve dates are already on the schedule for this winter. The best weekends go first, follow the link in our bio, or give us a call at (207 288 8186) and we'd be happy to answer any questions about winter programming.

08/25/2026

What a week on Kalymnos includes:

5+ days of guided climbing at 4:1 or better
6 nights at Fantasia Villas above Panormos Village
6 breakfasts, crag transport, and technical gear
Led by a senior IFMGA guide and an AMGA Assistant Rock Guide.
You bring your harness, shoes, and stoke.
Check out the trip details at https://acadiamountainguides.com/kalymnos/
a $500 deposit reserves your spot!

Climbing beautiful limestone, soaking in the Greek sun and Mediterranean sea air, and eating at taverns at sunset. This ...
08/22/2026

Climbing beautiful limestone, soaking in the Greek sun and Mediterranean sea air, and eating at taverns at sunset. This October Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School is trading Maine granite for the Aegean's most famous sport climbing.

Kalymnos, Greece - Oct 18-25 - 5+ climbing days - 4:1 max ratio - from $1,900/person. Six seats remaining! Link in bio to reserve or email us at [email protected] for more details.

Nov 6-9 in Bangor, ME: Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) Wilderness Medical Associates International's most advanc...
08/22/2026

Nov 6-9 in Bangor, ME: Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS)

Wilderness Medical Associates International's most advanced course.

36 hours of remote-setting focused medicine for MD/DO, PA/NP, RN, paramedics, and AEMTs with ALS experience.

36 hours of continuing education credit through CAPCE.
maximum of 36 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Register now - it is the last New England date of 2026!

DiMM Summer Rock Skills & Mountain Rescue course.Sep 26 - Oct 3, Acadia National Park:Eight field days of anchors, high-...
08/21/2026

DiMM Summer Rock Skills & Mountain Rescue course.
Sep 26 - Oct 3, Acadia National Park:

Eight field days of anchors, high-angle litter work, night operations, and realistic mock rescues

built for medical professionals earning the Diploma in Mountain Medicine.

The Northeast DiMM is a collaboration between Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Acadia Mountain Guides. Internationally recognized, the DiMM certification denotes rigorous training and testing, adhering to accreditation standards established by the medical commissions of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA), the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR), and the International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM)

Email us at [email protected] for more information about enrolling in the Northeast DIMM program.

Ten days in the desert! Nov 9-19 AMG returns to Red Rock Canyon, NV. Single-pitch sport at Calico Hills, trad at Willow ...
08/21/2026

Ten days in the desert!
Nov 9-19 AMG returns to Red Rock Canyon, NV.
Single-pitch sport at Calico Hills, trad at Willow Springs, or 2,000-foot sandstone adventures deep in the canyons - join us for a day or the whole stretch. Email [email protected] or visit our Red Rocks destination page to get dates!

Acadiamountainguides.com/destinations/red-rocks/

08/20/2026

Last call Maine trad climbers, climbing trip leaders, and aspiring rock climbing guides : Our AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course runs August 27-29th in Acadia.

Three days that turn recreational trad rock climbers into employable instructors with credentials to back up their experience.

Already have your course? Take our exam Sep 5-6 and get fully certified to guide in single pitch terrain.

Taught by Jon Tierney, who wrote the original AMGA climbing instructor program curriculum. Call (207) 288-8186 to enroll and secure your seat!

Some adventurers we’ve been up to lately! It’s been a busy summer. Camps are in full swing! Rock Pro 4 (pictured on Bal...
08/18/2026

Some adventurers we’ve been up to lately! It’s been a busy summer. Camps are in full swing! Rock Pro 4 (pictured on Balanced Rock) just wrapped up a week of learning to lead trad, and Rock Pro 1 and two are out at the cliffs as we speak.

This week we also had a few sessions in Clifton. A family of repeat AMG clients came to climb with us at Big Chick Hill, the crown Jewel of Clifton! We also taught a gym to crag sport climbing day at Parks Pond Bluff, one of the highest concentrations of moderate sport routes in the Downeast region! Clifton is an under-appreciated resource, we copious amounts of easily accessible sport, trad, top rope, and multi pitch climbing on beautiful Lucerne Granite, all within a 30 minute drive of Bangor! Fun fact, Lucerne Granite is what Bubble Rock is made of, which is how we know it was carried by glaciers to the summit of South Bubble!

We also had a few of our youngest rock climbing clients recently! We frequently get asked if we have an age limit, we will take clients as young as you feel comfortable taking climbing! This week we had both a 3 year old (Pic 3) and a 2 year old climb with us at Pebble Beach! While you know your kids better than us, we hope this serves as inspiration to start them young!

We also had a client with 14 years of experience book two full days with us! He even did some leading at the South Wall and Great Head!

Does this all sound fun to you? Want to have a similar adventure or dream up something totally new? Call 207-288-8442 to book your guided climbing session today! No experience is necessary, and rental gear is included in the price of the session! We look forward to climbing with you!

That’s right! We are offering a Kalymnos trip on October 18-25! Do you want to spend a week sport climbing, on beautiful...
08/17/2026

That’s right! We are offering a Kalymnos trip on October 18-25!

Do you want to spend a week sport climbing, on beautiful limestone, without having to worry about food planning, crag navigation, or trip logistics? Well, we’ve got you covered! This year IFMGA guide Jon Tierney and apprentice rock guide Morgan Poppenberger will be In Kalymnos offering an all inclusive, week long sport climbing trip! Curious? Read the plan below!

The focus is on learning the nuances of sport climbing and developing the skills to lead with confidence. Depending on your experience, instruction may include clipping and managing the rope, efficient movement and pacing, route reading, lead belaying, cleaning anchors, lowering and rappelling, assessing routes and conditions, rescue skills, and developing sound decision-making at the crag. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice these skills on real routes while receiving personalized coaching from your guide.

Kalymnos offers an incredible setting to progress these skills . Expect quality, well protected sport climbing on beautiful limestone, spectacular sea views, and a huge variety of routes that make it easy to tailor each day to the group. Whether you are relatively new to sport climbing or looking to refine your existing sport-climbing skills, the goal is to leave the island climbing with greater confidence, independence, and a deeper understanding of the sport.

All-inclusive except for travel and dinner meals, so you can focus on climbing, learning, and enjoying the island. Your guides will take care of the logistics and climbing experience while you settle into a week of great rock, warm water, good food, and unforgettable days in Greece.
And when the climbing day is done, the adventure doesn’t stop. Spend your late afternoon or evenings swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, relaxing on the beach, enjoying a meal in a seaside taverna, or simply taking in the laid-back rhythm of island life. Kalymnos offers the perfect balance of focused climbing days and time to unwind.

Call Acadia Mountain Guides or book online to reserve your spot today!

08/11/2026

Rock Skills & Mountain Rescue (Northeast DiMM)

Join us this September in Acadia National Park for Rock Skills & Mountain Rescue course. This course is one of the modules of the Northeast Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM), however, you do not have to be accepted into the DiMM program to participate as long as space is available.

📍 Acadia National Park, Maine
📅 September 26 - Oct 3, 2026

More Info: https://acadiamountainguides.com/wilderness-medicine/diploma-in-mountain-medicine-dimm/

https://acadiamountainguides.com/dimm-summer-rock-skills-and-mountain-rescue/

A graduate described the course as “a combination of rescue skills used by a mountain guide blended with small team rescue (2- 3 people) and organized large team rescue then combined with basic to advanced medical care in the mountains.”

This intensive, hands-on course is designed for healthcare professionals, guides, rescuers, and experienced outdoor leaders who want to develop technical rescue and mountain medicine skills in one of the most spectacular climbing environments in the Northeast.

Participants will build proficiency in:
• Technical rock movement and climbing systems
• Rope management and advanced knot craft
• Anchor building and belay techniques
• Patient packaging and litter handling
• Technical lowering and raising systems
• Wilderness medical decision-making and care in steep terrain
• Team-based mountain rescue operations

Set against the granite cliffs and coastal terrain of Acadia, this module combines realistic rescue scenarios with expert instruction from an experienced faculty of mountain guides, rescue professionals, and wilderness medicine educators. Every day emphasizes practical skills, teamwork, and sound clinical judgment under realistic field conditions.

Whether you're pursuing the Northeast DiMM or looking to elevate your technical rescue capabilities, this course provides an exceptional opportunity to train where climbing, rescue, and wilderness medicine come together.

📍 Acadia National Park, Maine
📅 September 26 - Oct 3, 2026

Spaces are limited. Join us for an unforgettable week of learning on the cliffs of Acadia.

Address

228 Main St
Bar Harbor, ME
04609

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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+12072888186

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