“When the email landed in my inbox saying that I had received the Petzl scholarship, I fell out of my chair. With all of the troublesome news that seemed to dominate 2020, the fact that Petzl and the AMGA Scholarship Committee decided to provide such a generous opportunity for me to fund my attendance at the Sierra Alpine Guide Course was a powerful dose of positivity. It suddenly allowed me to consider the possibility of my hybrid career on two continents in a more positive light. This scholarship became part of a newfound momentum, to build up the energy to commit to that proverbial long haul of becoming a certified guide in any of the three AMGA streams–and perhaps even all three one day.” – Ryder Stroud, 2021 Petzl Scholarship Recipient
Watch Ryder Stroud’s video featuring their experience completing the Alpine Guide Course, with an AMGA scholarship sponsored by Petzl.