PCGI - Single Pitch Guide
The SPGT is for individuals who wish to learn the skills neccesary to guide and instruct rock climbing in single pitch terrain. The SPGT is offered as an add-on to the Top Rope Guide Training course. The SPGT does not include short roping, short pitching, complex guiding, approach and/or descent, or guiding in glaciated environments. The SPGT is specifically developed to primarily address the most widely implemented type of single-pitch and top rope guiding, commonly referred to as "bottom managed"climbing environments. The training also encompasses implementation of top-managed techniques as commonly needed to safely conduct the guided single pitch and/or top rope rock climbing experience for any client. A primary goal of this training is to provide a forum of open ideas while presenting practical top rope and single pitch guiding skill standards. The SPGT will consist of technical, hands-on top rope and single pitch rock climbing guide training. The training days will consist of discussion of common guide concerns, instructor demonstrations of common guiding techniques and skills, and most importantly, participant practice of guiding rock climbing skills. Lead climbing up to 5.6 is required during the SPGT.
SPGT Prerequisites:
1) comfortable with lead climbing 5.6 climbs traditional and sport climbs.
2) prior knowledge of, experience with and ability to build anchor systems using traditional climbing gear, i.e. stoppers, cams, etc
3) own and bring appropriate gear/rack for building traditional anchors, including cams, stoppers, hexes, and static anchor lines.
4) lead climbing experience of at least one year
5) working knowledge of the following knots and hitches
a. clove hitch
b. munter hitch
c. figure eight and overhand on bite
d. friction hitches
e. figure eight follow through
f. bowline
g. double figure eight and overhand
h. double fisherman
Length: 4 days
Student Teacher Ratio: 6-1
Zion Adventure Company will host this course in Red Rock Canyon, NCA under our special guest permits for 2011. Red Rock is home of the world's best moderate traditional climbing, both single and multi-pitch! Weather will determine exact locations, but students need to be prepared for Spring and Fall weather, which can mean highs in the 80s, but lows in the 30s. Wet weather is likely with sudden showers, and possible snow conditions. We will provide the best course options to avoid uncomfortable conditions, but please be ready for anything.
Course Tuition is $495/student. Please call us to make your reservation today.
An optional Assessment will be offered in Snow Canyon State Park, Utah for each session, March 14-15, and October 20-21. Assessment tuition is $175/student.
