At the time of the course, candidates must:

• Be a Professional Member of the AMGA.
• Have a genuine interest in rock climbing and instructing novices on single pitch crags.
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of the course.
• Have at least 12 months prior climbing experience.
• Be an active climber with traditional lead climbing experience (leader placing pro).
• Have led a minimum of 15 traditional rock climbing routes (any grade).
• Be capable of comfortably climbing 5.8 while on a top rope.

CLICK HERE for a PDF of the Gear List

FOOTWEAR

• Approach or Hiking Shoes
• Rock Shoes

CLOTHING

• Synthetic/ Wool Sun Hoody
• Synthetic T-shirt
• Insulating Layer (weather dependent)
• Rain Jacket
• Shorts
• Climbing Pants

ACCESSORIES

• Belay / Rappel Gloves – Leather palms work best
• Backpack (25-35L capacity)
• Water Bottles (1.5-2 quart capacity)
• Sunglasses
• Extra Pair Contact Lens (if you wear them)
• Sunscreen & Lip Balm
• Insect Repellent
• Lunch and Snacks
• Camera

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

• Harness UIAA / CE Certified, fewer than 10 years old and in good condition
• Helmet UIAA / CE Certified, fewer than 10 years old and in good condition
• Standard tradition rack consisting of one full set cams and one full set stoppers
• 6-10 24” and 48” sewn slings with at least one 48”
• 10+ non-locking carabiners
• 3+ HMS or Pear-shaped locking carabiners
• 6+ locking carabiners
• Tube-style belay device such as Reverso or ATC
• Mechanical Assisted Braking Device such as GriGri or Lifeguard
• 2 3 foot pieces of 6mm accessory cord
• 2 18 foot pieces of 7mm accessory cord
• 50-60m single-rated dynamic rope suitable for leading and top rope climbing
• 20+m static rope 9-11mm in diameter

All gear will be inspected on the first morning of the course.

Make sure it is in good condition.

Mark all of your gear!