Top 5 Climbing Organizations all over the world

A compilation of links to climbing organizations that professionally educate and represent the climbing community.

1) The Wilderness Medicine Institute
A division of the National Outdoor Leadership School that provides the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies.
Top Picks: The Wilderness Medicine Institute

2) The Access Fund
An organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and to conserving the climbing environment.

3) The American Alpine Club
A non-profit organization that has represented mountaineers and rock climbers for almost a century. A great source for climbing literature and rescue insurance.

4) American Safe Climbing Association
A non-profit organization of climbers who are dedicated to making climbing safer by replacing unsafe bolts and anchors.

5) The American Mountain Guide Association
The American Mountain Guide Association is a non-profit organization that seeks to represent the interests of American mountain guides by providing support, education, and standards.