Description: As a part of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), this course is for aspiring climbing guides. The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) program is the quintessential course to enter guiding in the United States. Learn more about the program here: https://amga.com/single-pitch-instructor/ Duration: 3 days Curriculum or Topics Covered: -single pitch guiding and instruction -risk management -teaching climbing -rope skills -basic rescue skills -professionalism -crag etiquette and “Leave No Trace” skills Prerequisites: -You are a Professional Member of the AMGA. You have a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single -pitch crags. -You are at least 18 years old at the time of the course. -You have at least 12 months prior climbing experience. -You are an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro). -You have led a minimum of 15 traditional rock climbing routes (any grade). -You are capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top... Read More
Do you have items in your closet that need some love and attention: jackets, sleeping bags, shoes/boots, backpacks, etc.? Save money, lower your carbon footprint, gain new skills, and have fun. Join us and learn to repair your outdoor gear. Learn useful sewing stitches like the running stitch, invisible/ladder stitch, whip stitch and the zipper/shoe lace stitch. Gain knowledge about the types of repair tapes, sealants, and adhesives. Build your repair kit and learn how and when to use the items in it. Yes, shoe strings and duct tape might get you through, but what you really want is to make repairs with confidence and style. $25/person includes a field repair kit to take... Read More
This workshop will introduce a risk assessment and safety management model. Then that model will be applied as we investigate the most common dangers and hazards in the backcountry and explore steps to mitigate those risks. Topics will include: encounters with wildlife (snakes, bears, insects, etc.), lightning and weather related hazards, toxic plants, water crossings, sketchy humans, hazards in camp, sound decision-making, and more. Class sizes are intentionally small to offer participants guided hands-on practice. Visit our website to... Read More
Cove Creek Canyon is beginner canyoneering and waterfall rappelling experience. Participants should be in moderate to good physical shape and be comfortable hiking on rocks at a leisurely pace and hiking up hills at a leisurely pace. Participants of this program need no prior climbing or rappelling experience. This program includes a 75 ft waterfall rappel and a 30-foot rappel. Some of the travel takes place in the waterways negotiating boulders, while other parts of it take place on trails that parallel the waterway. This trip also includes traveling through water that is... Read More
This program includes proper rappelling technique, basic knots and their application for canyoneering, ascending techniques, anchor building and rigging, basic haul systems, canyoneering movement, and an adventure canyoneering trip. Includes technical canyoneering... Read More
This program includes proper rappelling technique, basic knots and their application for canyoneering, ascending techniques, basic haul systems, canyoneering movement, and an adventure canyoneering trip. . Includes both Big Bradley and other canyoneering Trips. In addition, it includes an additional day of practicing canyoneering skills along cliffsides at a dry... Read More
Course Description: This course focuses on single pitch lead climbing. Students should be able to top rope 5.7. This course is also available to climbing partners who learn to lead belay, without the climbing component. Curriculum or Topics Covered: lead climbing gear recommendations interpreting guide books and online beta lead belaying partner communication crag etiquette and “Leave No Trace” skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 2... Read More
Course Description: Ready to get into rock climbing or move from the gym to the crag? This course provides the foundational skill set you need to go rock climbing outside. The 101 course sets the stage for future courses with Pisgah Climbing School. Curriculum or Topics Covered: climbing movement belay techniques essential gear intro to basic anchor building crag etiquette and “Leave No Trace” skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 2... Read More
Course Description: This course builds on rock 101 skills and teaches the basics of anchor building and focuses on gear placement. Students should be able to properly tie in and belay prior to the start of the course. Curriculum or Topics Covered: anchor building – natural and artificial components climbing equipment – what to buy for your first trad rack cleaning anchors belaying from the top anchor crag etiquette and “Leave No Trace” skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 2... Read More
Course Description: Ready to get into rock climbing or move from the gym to the crag? This course provides the foundational skill set you need to go rock climbing outside. The 101 course sets the stage for future courses with Pisgah Climbing School. Curriculum or Topics Covered: climbing movement belay techniques essential gear intro to basic anchor building crag etiquette and “Leave No Trace” skills access to Pisgah Climbing School private forum and partner finder Duration: 2... Read More
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