First Ascent Mountain School hosts AMGA Single Pitch Instructor courses and exams a few times every year. For more information about the American Mountain Guides Association or the Single Pitch Instructor program click here

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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Assessment

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Location: Colorado Springs

Duration: 2 days

Cost: $350

Dates: 10/3/15- 10/4/15

Course Provider:
Ryan Hammes
Josh Kling

Register Online

For questions or to register over the phone, call:

Prerequisites-

• You are a current member of the AMGA.
• You have successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course, AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course, or AMGA Rock Instructor Course.
• You have led a minimum of 40 traditional routes, most of which should be 5.6 and on a variety of rock types.
• You are able to 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 successfully 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 (6-12 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 that you are working in.

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AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course

Location: Colorado Springs/ Castle Rock

Duration: 3 days

Cost: $495

Dates: TBA

Course Provider:

To Register Call :

Prerequisites-

• 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 rope.

The above prerequisites are absolute minimums. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to make best use of the training.