Guide Jay Philbrick is an American Mountain Guides Association certified Level II Rock Guide and certified Alpine Guide. He is a full-time professional climbing guide and instructor working with Chauvin Guides International out of North Conway, New Hampshire in the middle of the White Mountain National Forest. Through Chauvin Guides International he offers a full year-round program of climbing instruction, guiding and skiing in the Mount Washington Valley. Whatever your goals are in terms of rock climbing, ice climbing or skiing we can custom tailor a course to meet your needs. The formal training and certification exams that Jay has completed and that are required by Chauvin Guides International allow us to provide you with the best day of rock climbing, ice climbing or skiing possible.

It is important to note that none of the training or exams that the guides at Chauvin Guides International have gone through are required. In fact the majority of climbing guides in the United States have not had any formal training or testing. As the American Mountain Guides Association states, because of the lack of this requirement "anyone can be a guide." Chauvin Guides International has been at the forefront of the movement to encourage guides to undergo formalized training and certification. In fact at CGI it’s not just encouraged but is a requirement for employment that guides not only have formal training but must at least be certified as AMGA level I rock guides. It is this dedication to achieving a higher standard which gives us the technical ability, flexibility, and confidence a guide needs to provide quality guiding.

Whatever your experience or ability level we hope you’ll give us a try. Jay and CGI look forward to sharing our love of the mountains and offering you a rewarding experience. We take pride in providing you with exceptional service. See what a certified guide can do for you!