A three-day (27 hour) training course and a separate two-day (16 hr) assessment designed by the American Mountain Guides Association (A.M.G.A.)
This program is designed to enable instructors to "proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting." This program is for current, active rock climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in single pitch or top rope setting.
Candidates should be passionate rock climbers that have their own equipment, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. Candidates include but are not limited to: college outdoor recreation leaders, experiential education program instructors, wilderness therapy staff, camp directors, youth leaders, climbing school instructors, and recreational climbers looking to improve upon their technical climbing skills and risk management.

2011 Dates
June 10, 11, 12, July 20, 21, 22,
August 26, 27, 28, September 9, 10, 11
additional dates may be added
$455 Per person including all AMGA fees

2011 SPI Assesment Dates
May 21-22, July 30-31, September 23-24
Additional dates to be added
$295 per person

Click HERE for a list of provided equipment and what you need to bring.

Select the courses you are interested in, if you are not sure or have questions please contact us.

Rock Leader Course
An advanced level course for experienced climbers ready for the "sharp end."
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Big Wall and Direct Aid Courses
These courses are designed for climbers with previous rock climbing experience who want to explore the world of Big Wall aid climbing.
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Rock Self Rescue Courses
In climbing it is very easy to recognize a crisis situation; dealing with it decisively is another matter.
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Top Rope Anchor Courses
This course is offered for and recreational climbers and gym climbers interested in learning to set up their own top rope systems
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Crevasse Rescue Courses
Are you planning a trip to Alaska, Mt. Rainier, the Alps or South America this summer? This intensive course will cover the skills of knots, friction hitches, roped travel techniques, ascending/descending a fixed line as well as how to set up hauling and lowering systems.
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All of the climbing programs we offer may be booked by private arrangement for individuals or groups. Private guiding allows your needs to be addressed in a personalized manner and has proven to be an excellent way for individuals and groups to learn at a pace you direct. Our guides are flexible and love a new adventure. Tell us what you want to accomplish during your climbing time with us and chances are good we can arrange it. All prices are determined by the ratio of climbers to guides.