All of our lead guides are certified by the Association of Mountain Guides (ACMG) and the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA). You can read about the ACMG HERE and the CAA HERE.

Ali Hogg: Owner/Guide

ACMG Ski Guide - Himal Ski Guiding

Originally from Scotland, Ali moved to Canada for a ski season 15 years ago and never quite made it back home!

Ali’s love of ski mountaineering has taken him on expeditions all over the world. He started Himal Ski Guiding for skiers/splitboarders looking to get out into remote areas and bigger terrain.

Ali is a certified ACMG Ski Guide, CAA Avalanche Professional and Wilderness First Responder. He has a calm and patient demeanor and is happy skiing with skiers of all abilities.