Below is a list of some of the more common or interesting questions we have received and our answers. Keep in mind that there is often more than one suitable way to solve a climbing problem. So, there may be other ways to accomplish the tasks described below that are also appropriate. The USMGA does not establish and maintain guiding or climbing standards or techniques. The answers given below are recommendations from USMGA endorsed guides with many years of climbing and guiding experience.

Topics are arranged with the most recently answered question at the top of the list.