AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course is industry-standard training for rock climbing instructors teaching in single-pitch terrain.
Attention: This course has mandatory prerequisites (see below).
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Prerequisites
The AMGA SPI program lists the following elements as minimum prerequisites every student must reach in advance of the SPI course:
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 rope.
The above prerequisites are absolute minimums. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to make best use of the training.
For additional information, see SPI Expectations for the Prospective Student from AMGA SPI Instructor, Matt Shove.
