AMGA Rock Guide Course

American Alpine Institute ETPL
This is the entry-level course for the Rock Guide and Alpine Guide programs and the Rock Instructor Certification. The Rock Guide Course (RGC) was designed for aspiring guides who have a strong rock climbing background and for instructors who are interested in improving their skills and increasing knowledge. The RGC trains aspiring guides on routes up to Grade III and 5.9 while emphasizing risk management and client rewards. You are expected to arrive with a strong recreational climbing background with an acquired knowledge of knots, belaying, anchors, protection strategies, and climbing systems. It is assumed that you can lead the climbs listed on the submitted resume and that you are physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for a week of outdoor activity.
Visit the program website Erin-Leigh Hardy Vocational School Manager (360) 671-1505 erin-leigh@alpineinstitute.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,000.00

Total required fees

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Books and supplies

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Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

10 Days

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

100

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Current AMGA member Current CPR Certification Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification or higher that meets the Minimum Guidelines and Scope of Practice for a WFR Five years personal rock climbing experience Confidence leading traditional and sport routes up to 5.9, at the time of the course Familiar with basic knots, including: figure 8, bowline, clove hitch, munter hitch, mule hitch, prusik, flat overhand, double fisherman's and klemheist Familiar with multiple types of mechanical and non-mechanical belay devices Familiar with a variety of rappel devices on multi-pitch rappels Familiar with LNT Practices You have led 10 traditional climbs rated 5.10a or harder on various rock types (single or multi-pitch) You have led or shared lead on 50 multi-pitch rock routes (10 of which are Grade III or longer) Successful completion of AMTL 1, AMTL 2, AMTL 3,AMTL 4, or equivalent experience Successful completion of Glacier Skills and Crevasse Rescue or equivalent experience Successful completion of the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or equivalent experience

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

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Outdoor Education

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