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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Exam October 12th and 13th
DESCRIPTION:The Single Pitch Instructor Exam can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate successfully completed the course and meets the Exam prerequisites. However\, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate takes time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before Exam (6 months). \nYou meet the SPI Exam Prerequisites if you:\n\nHave successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course.\nHave lead a minimum of 40 traditional rock routes. A large number of these should be at 5.6 or higher and on a variety of rock types.\nAre capable of comfortably leading 5.6 or higher traditional routes at the time of the Exam.\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\n\nAMGA Schedule of courses: amga.com/amga-course-schedules \nSPI Exam Schedule\nDay 1\nDay one will look at climbing movement and all aspects of technical systems from anchoring to assistance skills and general climbing competence. \nDay 2\nOn day two the Exam Director or SPI candidate will arrange for clients\, novice to experienced climbers\, to act as clients for the candidates to instruct in a group setting. The candidates will facilitate a complete guided day of climbing for the clients. \nThe candidate must show the examiner they have the technical and instructional skills to pass the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam. The SPI Exam is broken down into four distinct evaluation sessions; climbing movement\, technical skills\, teaching ability and group management skills and candidate are evaluated by the AMGA marking system categories. \nExam Categories\n\nRisk Management\nClient Care\nTechnical Systems\nApplication\nTerrain Assessment\nMovement Skills\nMountain Sense\n\nRefund Policy: When you book your trip please note the refund policy: \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-exam-october-12th-and-13th/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA Sport Climbing Course and Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190507T133643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T112445Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor course / exam October 8th to 10th
DESCRIPTION:The Climbing Wall Instructor Program\, for professional and recreational indoor climbers\, will improve your skills. Whether you work in the indoor realm or are a recreational climber\, the content of this course will benefit you in many ways. The course helps to improve your skills of managing groups\, teaching skills for clear delivery of the content\, and technical skills to manage your risk. \nThe Climbing Wall Instructor Program (CWI) was introduced in 2007 to certify professionals who teach in an indoor or artificial wall environment. It aims to increase the level of professionalism in indoor climbing and to improve the level of climbing wall instruction\, to develop a more consistent standard of care for climbing instructors in the US\, to evaluate the skills of climbing instructors in the US\, and to provide guidance for further professional development. There are two certification levels: \n\nAMGA CWI Top Rope\nAMGA CWI Lead\n\nThis course addresses the basic technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at a climbing facility. The course length is a minimum of 20 hours of instruction\, skills demonstration\, and evaluation\, typically run over 2.5 days. Certification and AMGA membership lasts for three years. After three years current CWI’s can re-take a one-day reassessment to regain the CWI certification. \n\nRefund Policy: When you book your trip please note the refund policy:\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.\nIf we cancel you receive your refund minus a credit card service fee of $25.00.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-climbing-wall-instructor-course-exam/
LOCATION:bentonville arkansas\, 801 South 14th st\, Bentonville\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA CWI Course and Exam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191006T170000
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course October 4th to 6th
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single\n \nPitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA REGISTRATION \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Judycki":MAILTO:austinascents@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190527T135644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T140410Z
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SUMMARY:SOLO Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Recertification September 14th and 15th
DESCRIPTION:What you will learn:\nAccidents happen. People get hurt\, sick\, or lost. The temperature drops\, the wind picks up\, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable\, and even when bad things happen\, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills\, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life. \nWHO IS THE WFA FOR?\nThe WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. \nMeets American Camping Association requierments. \nWHAT IS TAUGHT?\nThe WFA is 16 hours long (two days)\, and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies – see course outline in sidebar. \nIS THERE AN EXAM?\nYes\, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills\, and there are written assessments throughout the course. \nDO I GET CERTIFIED?\nYes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification\, which is good for two years. \nDOES THE WFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?\nThe WFA may give continuing ed credits (depending on the specific requirements for your certification) and is approved for recertifying SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder program. Ask if your current WFR certification can be rectified by SOLO \nhttps://soloschools.com \nWilderness First Aid (WFA) is Austin Ascents most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Started as the “Mountain/Woods First Aid” course in 1975\, this was the first course of its kind in the United States\, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. \n\n\n\nIntroduction\nAnatomy of a Wilderness Crisis\nAnatomy of the Musculoskeletal System\nAsthma\nBackcountry Essentials\nCold-Related Injuries\nEnvironmental Emergencies & Survival Skills (including lightning)\nHeat-Related Injuries\nMedical Emergencies & Critical Care\nOrthopedics\nPatient Assessment System\nPatient Lifting & Moving\nPrinciples of Fracture Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRescue Plan\nResponse & Assessment\nSoft Tissue Injuries & Medical Emergencies\nSpinal Cord Injury Management\nSprains & Strains\nTechniques\nThe Human Animal\nTrauma-Musculoskeletal Injuries\nTrauma-Soft Tissue Injuries\nUniversal Precautions\nUse of Epinephrine\n\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/solo-wilderness-first-aid-and-wilderness-first-responder-recertification-september-14th-and-15th/
LOCATION:Stunt Ranch\, 13317 Fitzhugh Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78737\, United States
CATEGORIES:WFA & WFR Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190726T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190215T154834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T211732Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course - July 26-28
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single\n \nPitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA REGISTRATION \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-july-26-28/
LOCATION:Tres Piedras\, Tres Piedras\, NM\, 87577\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190706T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190215T161825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T142318Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Exam - July 6-7
DESCRIPTION:The Single Pitch Instructor Exam can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate successfully completed the course and meets the Exam prerequisites. However\, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate takes time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before Exam (6 months). \nYou meet the SPI Exam Prerequisites if you:\n\nHave successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course.\nHave lead a minimum of 40 traditional rock routes. A large number of these should be at 5.6 or higher and on a variety of rock types.\nAre capable of comfortably leading 5.6 or higher traditional routes at the time of the Exam.\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\n\nAMGA Schedule of courses: amga.com/amga-course-schedules \nSPI Exam Schedule\nDay 1\nDay one will look at climbing movement and all aspects of technical systems from anchoring to assistance skills and general climbing competence. \nDay 2\nOn day two the Exam Director or SPI candidate will arrange for clients\, novice to experienced climbers\, to act as clients for the candidates to instruct in a group setting. The candidates will facilitate a complete guided day of climbing for the clients. \nThe candidate must show the examiner they have the technical and instructional skills to pass the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam. The SPI Exam is broken down into four distinct evaluation sessions; climbing movement\, technical skills\, teaching ability and group management skills and candidate are evaluated by the AMGA marking system categories. \nExam Categories\n\nRisk Management\nClient Care\nTechnical Systems\nApplication\nTerrain Assessment\nMovement Skills\nMountain Sense\n\nRefund Policy: When you book your trip please note the refund policy: \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-exam-july-6-7/
LOCATION:Tres Piedras\, Tres Piedras\, NM\, 87577\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA Sport Climbing Course and Exam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190215T154302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T211500Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course – June 28-30
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single\n \nPitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA REGISTRATION \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-june-28-30/
LOCATION:Tres Piedras\, Tres Piedras\, NM\, 87577\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190220T215806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T215806Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course – May 25 -27
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single\n \nPitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA REGISTRATION \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-may-25-27/
LOCATION:Enchanted Rock State Park\, 16710 Ranch Rd 965\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
CREATED:20190219T204015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T221102Z
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Exam – April 27-28
DESCRIPTION:The Single Pitch Instructor Exam can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate successfully completed the course and meets the Exam prerequisites. However\, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate takes time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before Exam (6 months). \nYou meet the SPI Exam Prerequisites if you:\n\nHave successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course.\nHave lead a minimum of 40 traditional rock routes. A large number of these should be at 5.6 or higher and on a variety of rock types.\nAre capable of comfortably leading 5.6 or higher traditional routes at the time of the Exam.\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\n\nAMGA Schedule of courses: amga.com/amga-course-schedules \nSPI Exam Schedule\nDay 1\nDay one will look at climbing movement and all aspects of technical systems from anchoring to assistance skills and general climbing competence. \nDay 2\nOn day two the Exam Director or SPI candidate will arrange for clients\, novice to experienced climbers\, to act as clients for the candidates to instruct in a group setting. The candidates will facilitate a complete guided day of climbing for the clients. \nThe candidate must show the examiner they have the technical and instructional skills to pass the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam. The SPI Exam is broken down into four distinct evaluation sessions; climbing movement\, technical skills\, teaching ability and group management skills and candidate are evaluated by the AMGA marking system categories. \nExam Categories\n\nRisk Management\nClient Care\nTechnical Systems\nApplication\nTerrain Assessment\nMovement Skills\nMountain Sense\n\nRefund Policy: When you book your trip please note the refund policy: \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-exam-april-27-28/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA Sport Climbing Course and Exam
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SUMMARY:Climbing Wall Instructor certification
DESCRIPTION:Go to this link to see course offerings; https://amga.com/amga-course-schedules/ \nThe Climbing Wall Instructor Program\, for professional and recreational indoor climbers\, will improve your skills. Whether you work in the indoor realm or are a recreational climber\, the content of this course will benefit you in many ways. The course helps to improve your skills of managing groups\, teaching skills for clear delivery of the content\, and technical skills to manage your risk. \nThe Climbing Wall Instructor Program (CWI) was introduced in 2007 to certify professionals who teach in an indoor or artificial wall environment. It aims to increase the level of professionalism in indoor climbing and to improve the level of climbing wall instruction\, to develop a more consistent standard of care for climbing instructors in the US\, to evaluate the skills of climbing instructors in the US\, and to provide guidance for further professional development. There are two certification levels: \n\nAMGA CWI Top Rope\nAMGA CWI Lead\n\nThis course addresses the basic technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at a climbing facility. The course length is a minimum of 20 hours of instruction\, skills demonstration\, and evaluation\, typically run over 2.5 days. Certification and AMGA membership lasts for three years. After three years current CWI’s can re-take a one-day reassessment to regain the CWI certification.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/climbing-wall-instructor-certification-2/
LOCATION:bentonville arkansas\, 801 South 14th st\, Bentonville\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA CWI Course and Exam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Judycki":MAILTO:austinascents@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190408T160000
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course - April 6-8
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA Registration \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-april-6-8-2/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200942
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course - March 8-10
DESCRIPTION:The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is the only nationally and internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program. In 2009\, the AMGA Single\n \nPitch Instructor Program was recognized for meeting the “training standards” of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and was granted the prestigious title of “Approved Association.” No other organization in the United States offering training in single pitch terrain can make that claim. Also\, the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Program is recognized by many land managers\, insurance companies\, other associations and of course the general public. \nThe SPI program is for active climbers that have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting. Candidates should be passionate climbers with their own equipment (SPI Equipment List)\, regularly climb and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. \nImportant: You must register with the AMGA to take this course. \nAMGA REGISTRATION \nSPI Course Length\nThe SPI Program is a three-day (27 hour) training course and separate two day (16 hour) assessment. Certification lasts for three years as long as the candidate keeps current AMGA Membership and First Aid Certification. After three years current SPI’s can re-take the SPI Assessment to re-gain the SPI certification. Taking any higher level AMGA Course also re-certifies the SPI certification for another three years. \nSPI Course Prerequisites\nYou meet the prerequisites for the SPI course if you: \nHave a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.\nAre at least 18 years old at the time of the course.\nHave at least 12 months prior climbing experience.\nAre an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).\nHave lead a minimum of 15 traditional rock routes (any grade).\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\nThe above prerequisites are absolute minimums and most candidates have excess of the above. Without having at least this amount experience you are unlikely to play a constructive part on the course or be able to make the best use of the training. If you are unsure of your skill level or your readiness to take the SPI course\, please contact the WLI office with your questions. \nSPI Course Schedule\nDay 1\n\nSession 1: SPI and AMGA Program Overview\nSession 2: Professionalism\nSession 3: Equipment\nSession 4: Knots and Hitches\nSession 5: Belaying\nSession 6: Protection and Anchoring\nSession 7: Teaching\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 2\n\nSession 8: The Climbing Site\nSession 9: Site Organization and Group Management\nSession 10: Base Managed Sites\nSession 11: Assistance Skills – Base Managed Sites\nSession 12: Programming and Risk Management\nEnd of Day Debriefs\n\nDay 3\n\nSession 13: Instructor Demo Lead Climb\nSession 14: Top Managed Sites\nSession 15: Lowering\nSession 16: Assistance Skills – Top Managed Sites\nSession 17: Rappelling\nSession 18: Climbing Movement\nSession 19: Review Sessions\nFinal Individual and Group Debriefs\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-instructor-course-march-8-10/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T160000
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SUMMARY:AMGA Single Pitch Exam - March 5-6
DESCRIPTION:The Single Pitch Instructor Exam can be taken directly following the SPI Course if the candidate successfully completed the course and meets the Exam prerequisites. However\, it is highly recommended that the SPI Course candidate takes time practicing and consolidating the skills learned on the course before Exam (6 months). \nYou meet the SPI Exam Prerequisites if you:\n\nHave successfully completed an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course or AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course.\nHave lead a minimum of 40 traditional rock routes. A large number of these should be at 5.6 or higher and on a variety of rock types.\nAre capable of comfortably leading 5.6 or higher traditional routes at the time of the Exam.\nAre capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.\n\nAMGA Schedule of courses: amga.com/amga-course-schedules \nSPI Exam Schedule\nDay 1\nDay one will look at climbing movement and all aspects of technical systems from anchoring to assistance skills and general climbing competence. \nDay 2\nOn day two the Exam Director or SPI candidate will arrange for clients\, novice to experienced climbers\, to act as clients for the candidates to instruct in a group setting. The candidates will facilitate a complete guided day of climbing for the clients. \nThe candidate must show the examiner they have the technical and instructional skills to pass the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Exam. The SPI Exam is broken down into four distinct evaluation sessions; climbing movement\, technical skills\, teaching ability and group management skills and candidate are evaluated by the AMGA marking system categories. \nExam Categories\n\nRisk Management\nClient Care\nTechnical Systems\nApplication\nTerrain Assessment\nMovement Skills\nMountain Sense\n\nRefund Policy: When you book your trip please note the refund policy: \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/amga-single-pitch-exam-march-5-6/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Canyon Ranch\, Jasper\, 72641\, United States
CATEGORIES:PCIA Sport Climbing Course and Exam
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190302T160000
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SUMMARY:SOLO WFA certifications and WFR recertification - March 1-2
DESCRIPTION:What you will learn:\nAccidents happen. People get hurt\, sick\, or lost. The temperature drops\, the wind picks up\, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable\, and even when bad things happen\, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills\, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life. \nWHO IS THE WFA FOR?\nThe WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. \nMeets American Camping Association requierments. \nWHAT IS TAUGHT?\nThe WFA is 16 hours long (two days)\, and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies – see course outline in sidebar. \nIS THERE AN EXAM?\nYes\, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills\, and there are written assessments throughout the course. \nDO I GET CERTIFIED?\nYes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification\, which is good for two years. \nDOES THE WFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?\nThe WFA may give continuing ed credits (depending on the specific requirements for your certification) and is approved for recertifying SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder program. Ask if your current WFR certification can be rectified by SOLO \nhttps://soloschools.com \nWilderness First Aid (WFA) is Austin Ascents most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Started as the “Mountain/Woods First Aid” course in 1975\, this was the first course of its kind in the United States\, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. \n\n\n\nIntroduction\nAnatomy of a Wilderness Crisis\nAnatomy of the Musculoskeletal System\nAsthma\nBackcountry Essentials\nCold-Related Injuries\nEnvironmental Emergencies & Survival Skills (including lightning)\nHeat-Related Injuries\nMedical Emergencies & Critical Care\nOrthopedics\nPatient Assessment System\nPatient Lifting & Moving\nPrinciples of Fracture Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRescue Plan\nResponse & Assessment\nSoft Tissue Injuries & Medical Emergencies\nSpinal Cord Injury Management\nSprains & Strains\nTechniques\nThe Human Animal\nTrauma-Musculoskeletal Injuries\nTrauma-Soft Tissue Injuries\nUniversal Precautions\nUse of Epinephrine\n\n\nRefund Policy:  \n\nIf you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date a 50% of the amount is refunded.\nIf you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://austinascents.com/event/solo-wfa-certifications-and-wfr-recertification-march-1-2/
LOCATION:Upperlimits Rock Gym Maryland Heights\, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy\, St. Louis\, MO\, 6314\, United States
CATEGORIES:WFA & WFR Certification
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