AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam
Location
Lansing, West Virginia
Group Size
4 people per guide
Duration
2 days
Location
Lansing, West Virginia
Group Size
4 people per guide
Duration
2 days
This 2-day assessment is the final step toward gaining American Mountain Guide Association Certification as a Single Pitch Instructor. You must meet all of the following as a condition of enrollment.
Pre-requisites:
- You are a current member of the AMGA.
- You have completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course within the past 2 years. For those renewing, their SPI certification must be valid or within 1 year of expiration.
- You have led a minimum of 40 traditional routes, most of which should be 5.6 and on various rock types.
- You can comfortably lead 5.6 traditional routes, which means you place protection.
- You are able to comfortably climb 5.8 on top rope.
- The SPI Assessment can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate completed the course and meets the assessment prerequisites. However, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate take time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before assessment (3-6 months).
- You do not need First Aid training to take the course or assessment. However, it is your responsibility to hold appropriate medical certification for the location you work in.
How to Apply
Step 1: Join the AMGA (or log-in to your existing account)
- Join the AMGA at the Professional Membership Level.
Step 2: Apply to Your Course or Assessment
- Pay a $200 non-refundable deposit to save your space. The balance will be due 30 days in advance.
- If you cannot attend and we can sell the spot to another candidate, we will refund your deposit once your space is filled. We highly recommend trip insurance to protect against financial risk due to injury, illness, or other unexpected life event.
Step 3: We will confirm your prerequisites and send you enrollment information to help you plan and prepare.
- Email your climbing resume documenting 40 traditional protected lead climbs. They will confirm your prerequisites. Download Resume Template
