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
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
Maybe you’ve visited Looking Glass Falls, but have you climbed Looking Glass Rock? Spend a day with a local guide climbing and rappelling in Pisgah National Forest. Right here in Brevard, we have options for every level – from complete novices to highly experienced climbers. Call us to find out what climbing options might work best for you! Pisgah Climbing School specializes in creating high-quality custom experiences for our guests. **If booking within 48 hours, speak with someone in the office before booking.... Read More
Maybe you’ve visited Looking Glass Falls, but have you climbed Looking Glass Rock? Spend a day with a local guide climbing and rappelling in Pisgah National Forest. Right here in Brevard, we have options for every level – from complete novices to highly experienced climbers. Call us to find out what climbing options might work best for you! Pisgah Climbing School specializes in creating high-quality custom experiences for our guests. **If booking within 48 hours, speak with someone in the office before booking.... Read More
Maybe you’ve visited Looking Glass Falls, but have you climbed Looking Glass Rock? Spend a day with a local guide climbing and rappelling in Pisgah National Forest. Right here in Brevard, we have options for every level – from complete novices to highly experienced climbers. Call us to find out what climbing options might work best for you! Pisgah Climbing School specializes in creating high-quality custom experiences for our guests. **If booking within 48 hours, speak with someone in the office before booking.... Read More
Maybe you’ve visited Looking Glass Falls, but have you climbed Looking Glass Rock? Spend a day with a local guide climbing and rappelling in Pisgah National Forest. Right here in Brevard, we have options for every level – from complete novices to highly experienced climbers. Call us to find out what climbing options might work best for you! Pisgah Climbing School specializes in creating high-quality custom experiences for our guests. **If booking within 48 hours, speak with someone in the office before booking.... Read More
Maybe you’ve visited Looking Glass Falls, but have you climbed Looking Glass Rock? Spend a day with a local guide climbing and rappelling in Pisgah National Forest. Right here in Brevard, we have options for every level – from complete novices to highly experienced climbers. Call us to find out what climbing options might work best for you! Pisgah Climbing School specializes in creating high-quality custom experiences for our guests. **If booking within 48 hours, speak with someone in the office before booking.... Read More
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