Certifications and Competencies
Majka Burhardt has been guiding since 1999, and, in 2003, was the fourth woman in the United States to become certified by the American Mountain Guides Association, the exclusive credentialing organization for American guides. Currently she is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and also serves on the organiation's Board of Directors.
Majka's guiding career has run the gamut from a full time profession to a part-time passion. She currently specializes in multi-pitch rock climbing and technical ice climbing. Her previous experience includes:
- Rock, Ice and Alpine Guide since 1998 for various companies including:
- Specializing in multi-pitch rock and ice routes, rescue and lead instruction.
- US Guiding Areas Include: Colorado Rockies, Tetons, North Cascades, Red Rock Canyon, Joshua Tree, New Hampshire/Vermont
- Guided International Expeditions: Nepal, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Alaska
- Previous work with Pacific Crest Outward Bound and Voyageur Outward Bound