Climbing

Learn the fundamental skills necessary to oversee a climbing facility’s instructional program, how to effectively facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting, the proper belay technique and etiquette, or take a private climbing lesson from a qualified guide.

Programs

Instructor Courses & Assessments

These courses and assessments teach the basic technical skills necessary to facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting or at a climbing facility.

Climbing Wall Instructor Course & Assessment

This course addresses the basic technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at a climbing facility.

Duration: 2.5 days

Price: $400/person

Locations:

Whitewater Center

Single Pitch Instructor Course

The Single Pitch Instructor Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting.

Duration: 3 days

Price: $600/person

Locations:

Whitewater Center

Crowders Mountain State Park

Single Pitch Instructor Assessment

The 2-day Single Pitch Instructor Assessment tests participants on the topics learned during the SPI course.

Duration: 2 days

Price: $400/person

Locations:

Crowders Mountain State Park

Group Classes

Belay Class

Learn about proper gear, minimizing risk, basic terminology, etiquette and proper belay technique.

Duration: 3 Hours

Price: $25/person

Required Equipment: Closed-toe shoes

Includes Belay Test Registration*

*May not be taken on the same day as the Belay Class