Soaking the Colorado River.

Soaking the Colorado River.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

A little help?


So here are some of the things I have to do for one of the disciplines to become AMGA certified. Much of it I have completed some remains to be done like the 20 days on multi-pitched climbs. I am hoping to be able to tick these off this spring as much as possible so if anyone wants to do some big wall I am going to be pushing for it and need some help. I am going to be pro-forming a BD rack over the next few months if anyone needs anything from black diamond I will see what I can do.

Prerequisites for Rock Guide Certification Exam:

* You are a current Individual Member of the AMGA.
* You have successfully completed the Rock Guide Course, which requires that you have passed the Aspirant Exam. Please provide documentation of course completion on program application.
* Provide documentation of completed recommendations from Rock Guide Course evaluation.
* Provide an updated rock climbing resume showing each of the following:
* Since completing the Rock Guide Course and Aspirant Exam you mock guided/guided 20 days on multi-pitch traditional routes. 3 of which need to be on grade IV. 7 of which need to be on grade III
* You can safely and comfortably lead crack and face climbs rated 5.10c/A2 or harder at the time of the exam.
* You have current Wilderness First Responder certification or better.

An AMGA Certified Rock Guide should be able to:

* On sight guide 2 clients at a 5.10b/c level up to and through grade V.
* Climb traditional and sport protected climbs at a 5.10 level fluidly and comfortably.
* Demonstrate a proficient short roping and transitions techniques in technically demanding terrain.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of industry standards in equipment
* Create and implement improvised rescue in vertical terrain.
* Use the right technique at the right time.
* Demonstrate proficient terrain assessment, potential hazard, risk management, and client care.
* Show a working knowledge of Leave No Trace Principles.

2 comments:

Corey said...

I'm game for when ever you want to go. I'd love to get on more multi trad climbs. Sounds like you are having tons of fun!!

tolman said...

ill put in hafe for a portaledge and as soon as july comes around ill get a free week when ever that we can go out and get some of this done not meanchining the weekends we will already be out doing all this