Outdoor educator and guide training american alpine institute. The amga single pitch manual click through to purchase it at the american mountain guides association siteits. The spi is a 5day program that we offer with the amga. The american mountain guides association amga climbing wall instructor certification is for professionals who teach climbing on indoor gyms and artificial climbing walls. Amga spi single pitch instructor course the program is for current, active rock climbers that have a real desire to teach the rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Amga single pitch instructor manual archives amga amga. The american mountain guides association amga singlepitch instructor spi course is the first in the amga sequence of climbing.
Martin is a textbook for the participants in the american mountain guide associations single pitch instructor program. Amga single pitch instructor spi exam rock climbing, ice. The american mountain guides association partnered with outdoor research to make some wonderfully informative videos about rock climbing fundamentals. All participants will need to be current amga members and will need to own a copy of the amga single pitch instructor manual. Candidates should be passionate rock climbers that have their own equipment, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months.
Larry is an amga instructor and examiner that also teaches level 3 and instructor training courses for aiare. Jul 18, 2014 as a certifed amga spi guide you should be using bhk over a double, because that is what the certifying bodies say to do. Student karen hilton works her way up the bastille crack in eldorado canyon. This book is intended to teach climbing guides their craft but more advanced recreational climbers will also find it useful, particularly if they. Amga single pitch instructor rocky mountain outdoor center. The spi is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the united states. Download pitch n time pro software and manuals serato. How to become a certified climbing guide moja gear. Rock climbing the amga single pitch manual torrent download locations download direct rock climbing the amga single pitch manual could be available for direct download sponsored link rock climbing the amga single pitch manual 3 years rock climbing the amga single pitch manual gnv64 other ebooks 2 months. Tough question, but i would have to say todd skinner. It is also a course that many recreational climbers take to ensure that when they take friends and family out climbing, they are doing so in a manner that is consistent with professional rock climbing instructor standards. The amga single pitch manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and future participants of the amga spi program. Pcia top rope and single pitch climbing instructor. You have successfully completed an amga single pitch instructor course.
May 01, 2020 i dont recommend taking any amga courses unless you already have a job with a guide service and know for sure that guiding is for you. The amga spi course will cover basic climbing technique, how to various. The amga single pitch instructor spi exam and certification is the quintessential training course for aspiring rock climbing guides. The amga single pitch instructor program is the only nationally and. The spi is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in. It not only takes climbing skill and guiding experience it also takes a great deal of hard work on courses and exams. Amga single pitch instructor course sierra mountain guides.
This book address the needs of professional climbing instructors and advanced recreati. Jason is an amga certified rock guide and an amga single pitch instructor program provider. The amga single pitch instructor spi course teaches both climbers and professional climbing guides how to guide and instruct rock climbing. I got it free when i took their rock instructor course. The climbs are steeper, the rappels more challenging, and the pace accelerated to simulate the level of efficiency required on the grand teton. Our single pitch award spa training course takes place in the dartmoor national park and provides training and assessment on how to organise and supervise safe, effective and enjoyable sessions for relatively novice climbers on single pitch crags and climbing walls. I dont recommend taking any amga courses unless you already have a job with a guide service and know for sure that guiding is for you. To get your rock guide certification, you must complete. The amga single pitch instructor spi course is not just the quintessential course for aspiring guides.
Saturday through tuesday, october 2831, time tbd location. There are many variations of pitch, the most popular of which, partnership pitch, is played with two teams of two players using a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Also what should i be bomber on before the class to get the most out of it. This video walks you through the process and shows footage from actual rock guide exams so you can know. The amga single pitch instructor spi exam and certification is the quintessential training. The amga single pitch manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and future participants of the american mountain. The amga single pitch instructor program spi is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. Amga single pitch instructor course adventure spirit guides. Amga single pitch instructor course the single pitch instructor course replaced the well known top rope site management course in 2008. Amga single pitch instructor course the american mountain guides association amga single pitch instructor program spi is. Amga climbing instructor program amga single pitch instructor. The amga single pitch instructor program is designed to enable instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting.
Amga spi exam amga single pitch instructor exam schedule. You can also purchase separately the amga technical manual from the amga office which is a great overall resource for this and all the amga courses. Amga single pitch instructor spi exam class is for. Learn what it takes to become an amga certified rock guide. Amga single pitch instructor course equipment list personal gear tshirts climbing shorts shirt or zip tneck, for sun protection or merino wool or capilene during cool periods climbing pants socks, light weight sun hat warm hat and light gloves for cool conditions light puff, fleece or wool sweater for cool conditions. This twoandahalfday course and exam aims to provide the participants with the technical skills to run an effective program at a climbing facility. The book more specifically address the needs of the professional cilmbing instructor and advanced recreational climbers. It also is one of the few ways to demand higher wages and more work. Instructors and aspiring instructors that have completed the spi course and feel ready to be examined for the spi certification. Please see details regarding payment and policies on our scheduling page.
The course provides an in depth and standardized understanding of the skills essential to teaching top rope and single pitch climbing. Becoming an amga certified alpine guide is a long and demanding process. Amga single pitch instructor course gear list the gear on this list is required. Prerequisites for single pitch instructor course you meet the prerequisites for the spi course if you. An amga certified rock guide and an amga single pitch instructor. Multipitch climbing level ii take the skills learned in level i to the next level with a series of more challenging climbs and rappels. Oct 04, 2010 erin smart belaying from a top managed site during an american mountain guides association single pitch instructor exam lead by jason martin of the american alpine institute. There is no need to teach crack climbing if there are no cracks, and so. The single pitch instructor spi program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. About half of the material was general info and the other half was guidingrelated info that would be of no use to the general climber. Now if you are out with your buddies and you want to tie a double 8 or drink beer while you climb or belay thats in you. The american mountain guides association amga single pitch instructor course is the first in the amga sequence of climbing instructor and guide training. It was a chance encounter with amga certified rock guide ron funderburke, who.
There is a long storied tradition of guides and guiding, this current trend of mass marketing top rope and single pitch instructors is dumbing down the guide pool. Singlepitch climbing professional outdoor instruction. It requires four amga courses followed by a tenday exam to obtain certification not to mention the avalanche course and. Single pitch instructor spi granite arches climbing guides. It is an instructortraining course for current, proficient and active rock climbers and for climbing instructors who currently teach rock climbing who wish to gain the spi certification. American mountain guides assoc is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. We often get requests from guides going through the amga training program for either additional training for advanced courses or structured preparation for an exam. Amga spi course single pitch instructor course schedule. The american mountain guides association amga single pitch instructor course is the first in the amga sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs. Its made up like a game with 25 turns and a maximum score of 25. Climbing walls are an ideal place to increase confidence. Amga training level certified single pitch instructor cwi provider apprentice rock guide.
The climbing wall instructor program cwi was introduced in 2007 to certify professionals who teach in an indoor or artificial wall environment. The spi course was designed to help capable recreational climbers transition into capable and effective climbing instructors. In 2009, the amga single pitch instructor program was recognized for meeting the training standards of the international mountaineering and climbing federation uiaa. It is also a course that many recreational climbers take to ensure that when they take friends and family out climbing, they are doing so in a manner that is consistent.
It presents the most current, internationally recognized standards for technical climbing systems used in single pitch rock terrain. If you have any questions about this list or the gear on it, please contact our office or your guide for advice. A guide must be more than just a rope gun that knows how to build an anchor with a cordelette. They are not in the business of giving out manuals to the general public but training. Amga course and exam prep north cascades mountain guides. Spi certification your first step to be a rock climbing guide instructor. Please note that this page does not hosts or makes available any of the listed filenames. At bare minimum, this typically takes most guide candidates three years to complete. The program is for current, active rock climbers that have a real desire to teach the rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting.
Your program maybe scheduled a bit late to allow for extra pitching time. Single pitch award spa training the single pitch award is designed for people wishing to take individuals and groups climbing on single pitch crags throughout the uk. Your instructor will set up top ropes on crack climbs mostly in the 5. Jun 26, 2015 this allowed us to progress into more technical scenarios easily and get the students prepped for the next step of taking an assessment to be come an amga certified single pitch instructor. Enjoy the improved mental and physical fitness that comes with climbing. The amga single pitch manual is intended to serve as a textbook for past and furture participants of the amga spi program. This twoandahalfday course and exam aims to provide the participants with the technical skills to. Amga spi certification is recognized internationally as the gold standard for single pitch climbing instructors.
The amga single pitch manual by bob gaines and jason d. The amga single pitch manual how to climb series at. The amga single pitch manual is intended to serve as a. The amga single pitch manual click through to purchase it at the american mountain guides association siteits cheaper than amazon category. Ascent climbing has been involved with the amga climbing wall instructor cwi certification program since its inception in 2007 the 20 hour certification course is designed to equip climbing instructors with the technical knowhow and teaching skills necessary for professional climbing wall operators. This allowed us to progress into more technical scenarios easily and get the students prepped for the next step of taking an assessment to be come an amga certified single pitch instructor. The courses are run under the mountain training mt umbrella. It aims to increase the level of professionalism in indoor climbing and to improve the level of climbing wall instruction, to develop a more consistent standard of care for climbing instructors in the. Perfect pitch trainer is a program to help people train for perfect pitch. Please check the schedule to get an idea of what time you may be on air.
Erin smart belaying from a top managed site during an american mountain guides association single pitch instructor exam lead by jason martin of the american alpine institute. If you have never climbed before then this would be a great way to start. Amga singlepitch instructor course and exam american alpine. Pitch, also known as setback or highlowjack, is an american trick taking card game that was developed from the english game all fours. The course is similar to the trsmc with the inclusion of leading single pitch routes up to grade 5. Also in my experince it is way simpler and faster to equialize. Amga single pitch instructor spi course application. Amga single pitch instructor manual, rob coppolillo. The amga single pitch instructor assessment that was just taught in the red.
The camping on the north rim is amazing, and is considered one of the best. Amga alpine guides course north cascade mountain guides. This program plays a note and asks you to identify it. The remit of the award stipulates that crags must be easily accessible, nontidal and with no significant objective dangers e. If you play this game over and over you will eventually come to recognize the pitch sound associated with note name. Amga trainings are the first step to becoming a professional mountain guide. The alpine program is one of the most difficult amga programs to make it through. Amga single pitch instructor program vertical adventures. Arno ilgner, amga single pitch instructor and author of the rock warriors way. The book builds upon bob gaines book, toproping, to more specifically address the needs of the professional cilmbing.
Just wondered who out there took the course and what they thought of it. Rock climbing the amga single pitch manual download. Are at least 18 years old at the time of the course. Written as a textbook for participants of the amga single pitch instructor program. Mountain guide training courses american alpine institute. Aug 04, 2010 hey i am taking an amga single pitch instructor course this month, and i am trying to prepare for it. Have a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags. The book builds upon bob gaines book, toproping, to more specifically address the needs of the professional. In addition to working as a guide, jason is a playwright, film critic.
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