In 1972, the ACMG became the first non European member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), the international body that sets professional standards for mountain guides worldwide.
The American Climbing and Mountaineering Guild (ACMG) joined the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) in 1972, becoming the first non-European organization to do so. This signifies a significant step towards global recognition and standardization for mountain guides.