AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course

Trip Overview

The 3-day AMGA SPI course introduces the technical and teaching skills necessary to instruct climbing in a single-pitch setting. Through instruction and practice, students learn the skills that are needed to pass the AMGA Single Pitch exam and begin instructing rock climbing. 

Highlights

SPI Courses in SLC & Moab

  • First step in becoming a professional climbing guide
  • 3-day intensive hands-on learning
  • Learn and refine technical and soft skills
  • Gain mentorship from AMGA-certified program providers
  • Prepare for the AMGA SPI exam

Details

Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Days: 3 days
Minimum Age: 18
Venues: Salt Lake City and Moab
Meets: 8:00 AM
Dates: See Calendar

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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Recreational climbers who want to become professional rock climbing instructors.

  • Professionalism & Teaching Techniques
  • Risk Management & Programming
  • Anchor Building & Site Organization
  • Base-Managed & Top-Managed Systems
  • Belay, Lowering, & Rappelling Systems
  • Assistance & Rescue Skills
  • Climbing Movement & Technique Coaching
  • Crag Conservation & Leave No Trace (LNT) Ethics
  • Selecting & Evaluating Climbing Sites

SPI required gear:

  • Climbing equipment:
  • UIAA/CE approved Climbing Helmet
  • UIAA/CE approved Climbing Harness with belay loop
  • Climbing shoes or approach shoes in which you can climb up to 5.7
  • Standard “lead climbing rack” such as, stoppers/nuts, SLCD’s, tri-cams, etc.
  • Assorted 24” and 48” runners (must have one 48” runner)
  • 10 or more non-locking carabiners
  • 3 or more “HMS/Pearbiners”
  • 6 or more locking carabiners, (the more, the better)
  • Belay/rappel device, such as the “Reverso”, “ATC”, etc.
  • Releasable locking belay device, such as the Petzl “GriGri” or Trango “Cinch” belay devices
  • 2 Prussic loops (1m of 5mm Nylon Accessory Cord)
  • 2 cordelettes (5m of 7mm Nylon Accessory Cord)
  • One 60m “single” rope (9.5-10.5mm) suitable for leading and top roping
  • One static or “semi static” (gym line) rope 10-11mm, 30m+, for setting up anchors and fixed lines

 

Additional equipment is the responsibility of the participant. The course will be run regardless of weather. Be prepared for full days in the field and variable weather conditions. Red River Adventures does not provide camping or climbing equipment.

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