The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to effectively facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the United States. It was developed to fit in the AMGA Rock program.
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2024 AMGA SPI Course Dates:
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Due to the specialty of this program we do not allow online bookings. If you are interested in signing up for the Single Pitch Instructor course please fill out the application below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
*All of our SPI Courses and Assessments are run out of our New Paltz/Gunks Office.
Benefits:
2024 AMGA SPI Assessment Dates:
Prerequisites:
*All of our SPI Courses and Assessments are run out of our New Paltz/Gunks Office.
Thank you for your interest in our AMGA Single Pitch Intructor Program.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught).
The AIARE 1 is for ANYONE, regardless of method of travel, who wants to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the Avalanche Rescue course, but none are a prerequisite for this course.
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2022-23 AIARE 1 Course Dates:
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*All of our AIARE Courses and Assessments are run out of our North Conway, NH Office.
Private classes are custom tailored to the individual and are available any day of the week. Private reservations do not have to reach a minimum enrollment to run and are guaranteed to run barring rain and bad weather. Private reservations are great for those who wish to have more personalized instruction, who have a narrow window of availability or just want a guide to themselves without being matched with other climbers in a group. Joining a pre-scheduled group class: If you have a flexible schedule and don’t mind being matched with other climbers, then joining a pre-scheduled class is a great cost-savings option. Group classes require a minimum number of participants to run and may be cancelled by us if there is low enrollment. Joining a group class is a very popular option for new climbers. Class dates and prices can be found online, and reservations can be made online or by phone.
A complete gear list is available online. Please read through the gear list before you arrive for items you will be responsible for bringing. In general you should be dressed appropriately for the weather, pack a lunch & water, have a backpack, and wear closed-toe shoes on your feet (no sandals).
Your exact climbing location is usually determined when you arrive in the morning for your lesson. Guides make the decision where to climb based on knowledge of traffic at the crag, weather, and skill level of the group. This is all taken into consideration on the morning you arrive at the Climbing School.
If you need to cancel please do so within the specific time frame allowed for your lesson (the specifics will be in your confirmation). No refunds will be given for last-minute reservation changes or cancellations. Please mark the reservation date on your calendar and purchase travel insurance if you are coming from afar.
YES, OF COURSE!! We encourage families with kids to get out and climb with the School as much as possible. In addition to great exercise, climbing challenges the mind, too. To make it easier on families, we have put together a discounted rate for families with any child age 15 or younger. This can be any combination of family and friends. The only thing you need to qualify for the family rate is for one person in the group to be age 15 or younger. The full day family climbing rate is $400 for up to 6 people (4 in The Gunks) and includes all climbing equipment. If you have more than the maximum in your group an additional $400 will be charged for an additional guide.
Our pre-scheduled group rock climbing classes are reserved for people age 16 and older. Please remember that if you are signing up your 16 or 17 year old child to climb, you must sign a waiver form on their behalf and you must be available to provide transportation to and from the cliff in the morning and at the end of the day. For this reason, we encourage parents with kids who do not drive and are not 18 to sign up with their kids or book a private lesson.
Tipping is never expected, but always appreciated. If you enjoyed your climbing day and would like to thank your guide, please feel free to do so.
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