American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor Course

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Chockstone Climbing Guides brings the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Single Pitch Instructor Course to Smith Rock, Oregon. It is the first course in the AMGA sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs. This three day course is intended for recreational climbers wanting to gain the next level of skills that they cannot gain from basic climbing instructional courses. It is also for instructors from private climbing schools and guide services, individual aspiring climbing guides and instructors and therapeutic outdoor program professionals. The course addresses fundamental educational and environmental principles as they relate to teaching climbing. Those seeking certification may go on to take the separate two day field exam following the course or at any time within three years after successfully completing the course.

Course Info:

  1. Full Course Description
  2. PDF Registration form

AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam:

Those seeking certification may go on to take a scheduled two day field exam following the course, or at any time within three years after successfully completing the course. Participants who attain certification are expected to demonstrate the technical and educational proficiencies necessary to instruct a variety of top rope rock climbing skills with both groups and individuals efficiently, decisively, safely, professionally, and in any natural setting as well as movement and lead skills assessment.

AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification:

The CWI assessment program is designed to assist and support climbing instructors teaching climbing skills and safety management on artificial climbing walls both indoors and out. Presenting and assessing teaching skills and styles, providing wall management and creating a standard that fits your facility and staff. This certification course can be arranged privately at your facility or area. A minimum of three is needed to run an assessment.

SPI Course Dates:

April 16-April 18 Smith Rock OR

May 11- May 13 Smith Rock OR

Oct 19- Oct 21 Smith Rock OR

Aug 18-Aug 20 Smith Rock OR

Call for summer dates or requested dates/location options

Cost: $450

CWI Assessment Course Dates:

TBD

**CWI dates canalso be arranged year round

Cost: $375

SPI Exam Dates:

Apr 19-20 Smith Rock OR

May 26-27 Smith Rock OR

Aug 25-26 Smith Rock OR

Oct 27-28 Smith Rock OR

Summer dates TBD. **Call us for special date/location requests

Cost: $325


SPI course and exam dates can also be arranged privately or with your company or organization. Cost will vary depending on number of participants.

Cost:

SPI Course is $450

SPI Exam is $325

CWI assessment course is $325

Please call 541-318-7170 for registration, questions and availability

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