In Guide We Trust

The International Polar Guides Association is the premier body for the development and preservation of world-class professional guiding in polar ice environments.

What we do

IPGA regulates the quality of polar guiding through its guide endorsement process, through the standardisation of skills and practices and the provision of resources to up-skill both prospective and endorsed guides. We provide support to the polar guiding community and its clientele by standardising work practices and regulations that govern the profession...

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Eric Philips

Master Polar Guide

Member ID: 00003

Eric Philips

Master Polar Guide

Member ID: 00003

Eric Philips

Master Polar Guide

Member ID: 00003

Eric Philips

Master Polar Guide

Become an IPGA Guide

IPGA guides are endorsed by the International Polar Guides Asociation, having satisfied all the criteria for becoming a Terrestrial Polar Guide or Master Polar Guide. Only registered IPGA guides with a current membership may wear the IPGA patch and use the IPGA logo.

OUR RESOURCES

IPGA regularly reviews practices in polar guiding. We tap into the deep knowledge of our active guides to document and publish standard operating procedures which are made available to our guiding community.

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