Founded in 2002, the Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA) is the official representative body for professionally qualified mountaineering instructors in Nepal. NMIA is committed to promoting best practices in mountaineering instruction, ensuring safety, and elevating the professionalism of mountaineering guides.
“The Nepal Mountaineering Instructors Association (NMIA) offers specialized courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including Rock and Ice Climbing Level I, Fundamental Mountaineering, Navigation, High Mountain Rescue Training, and Mountaineering Safety courses and workshops. These programs help develop skilled youth manpower for nation-building and support the mountaineering tourism sector through community service.”
Continuing Specialized Programs
Sustaining Large-Scale Training
Expanding Technical Courses
Strong Growth and Participation
Consistent Training Delivery
Maintaining Training Amid Global Challenges
2019 Significant Expansion in Training
2018 Emphasis on High Rescue and Navigation
2017 Record Growth in Introductory Courses
2016 Focused Skill Development
2015 Strengthening Ice and Rock Climbing Training
2014 Balanced Training Expansion
2013 Focus on Rock and Rescue
2012 Advanced Training Continuation
2011 – Introduction of Ice Climbing Level One
2010 – Growing Participation in Training Courses
Introduction of Rock-Climbing Level One
Expansion of Training Programs
Continuation of Rescue and First Aid Programs
Launch of High Mountain Rescue Training
2005 Introduction of Basic Mountain Rescue Training
Three Different Trining Courses were Launched in 2004.
2003 Strategic Planning for Training Programs
2002 Establishment of NMIA
Introductory Rock Climbing Training (IRCT) Summer Session
Basic Mountain Rescue Training (MBRT) Summer Session
Basic Mountain Navigation Training (BMNT)
Introductory Rock Climbing Training (IRCT) Winter Session
Basic Mountain Rescue Training (BMRT) Winter Session
Rock Climbing Level-1 Training (RCLT)
Ice Climbing Level-1 Training (ICLT)
High Mountain Rescue Training (HMRT)
Basic Mountain Navigation Course
Introductory Rock Climbing Course
Basic Mountain Rescue Course
Rock Climbing Level One Course
Ice Climbing Level One Course
High Mountain Rescue Course
