AMGA Alpine Rock Module

American Alpine Institute ETPL
The Alpine Rock Module (ARM) prepares competent alpine rock climbers to guide non-glaciated, rock-dominant alpine terrain, focusing on the techniques necessary for guiding clients in alpine environments. As part of the Alpine Guide discipline, the ARM and the Alpine Snow and Glacier Module (ASGM) can be completed to achieve the Apprentice Alpine Guide credential. The ARM emphasizes hands-on practice, coaching, and feedback to develop essential alpine rock guiding skills.
Visit the program website Erin-Leigh Hardy Vocational School Manager (360) 671-1505 erin-leigh@alpineinstitute.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,250.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

7 Days

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

70

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
  • Successful completion of a Level I Avalanche Training and Avalanche Rescue Course,
  • or AMGA approved Level II
  • A climbing resume (format provided by the AMGA) that includes, at a minimum, the
  • following climbs, will be required upon submission of your application for this course:
    • Lead or shared lead on 20 different alpine routes in alpine climbing areas such as the North Cascades, Rocky Mountain National Park, Beartooths, or the Tetons. 
  • 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 Alpine Ice: Introduction or equivalent experience
  • Successful completion of Alpinism 2: Intermediate Mountaineering 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

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

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Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.