The program is for current, active rock climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate rock climbers that have their own equipment, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. Candidates could be current University Professors that teach climbing, Climbing Instructors, Scout Leaders, Summer Camp Professionals or climbers that wish to achieve additional training, experience and certification to gain employment as a Climbing Instructor in the Outdoor Industry. The SPI will be able to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting.

The SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years, current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years.

Instructor: Amos Whiting — AMGA/IFMGA certified Rock, Alpine and Ski Mountaineering Guide
Max 6:1 ratio

More information about the AMGA SPI course can be found at the link below.
http://amga.com/programs/SPI.php

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DATES:
Course: September 26-28, 2011
Exam: October 1-2, 2011

COST:
Course: $475
Exam: $300