GREAT RANGE MOUNTAIN GUIDES
PROGRAMS
Great Range Mountain Guides customizes each day to suit the needs of our guests. Periodically however we will offer programmed days with with a designed curriculum. If you are interested in one of the programs but can't make the date, consider booking a day through the Private Guiding option. Alternatively, sign up to be on our mailing list so we can let you know when the course will be offered again.
Introduction to Rock Climbing
If the sport of rock climbing has you curious but you're not sure how to get started, this is a good option. After introductions and a briefing for the day, we'll head out to one of the many excellent cliffs in the High Peaks. Options include: King Phillips spring wall, Chapel Pond canyon, and Tilman's arete.
Once at the site, we will go over climbing movement, belaying and tieing in, with the day focused on experiencing different styles of climbing and creating a solid basis of understanding for the vertical world.
Cost per person: $195
Dates Available: 5/17, 7/14, 8/17
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ROCK Anchors Construction and Considerations
The GRMG Anchor course is a one day course designed to help participants construct anchors using natural, fixed and removable protection. All participants should, at a minimum, have experience climbing routes of varying styles. Some of the anchors options that will be covered are single, two and three or more point anchor utilizing the rope and commonly carried materials like slings, cord and carabiners. Placing removable protection for anchors will be addressed.
The day will be spent in the field at a location that has many options for anchor construction, with the instructor demonstrating different techniques and configurations. This will be followed by guided practice, including potentially climbing on participant anchors.
Cost per person: $195
Dates Available: 5/4, 6/21, 8/17
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Introduction to Self-rescue
This course is designed for climbers that have experience with traditional single and multi-pitch routes and are looking to expand or refine their toolkit for those "what-if" scenarios.
The day will be focused on skills that translate to a variety of situations and include: escaping the belay in lead and top-managed settings, releasing a loaded plate, simple hauling techniques, counter-balance rappels and tandem rappels.
Cost per person: $195
Dates Available: 6/29, 8/17
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Backcountry Primer
The Backcountry Rock Climbing Primer course is a one day program aimed at helping people understand the many considerations and options that go into planning and executing a backcountry rock climb. All participants should be able to confidently follow 5.6 while removing traditional protection placed by a lead climber. Additionally, participants must be able to hike approximately 2 miles with 1500' of elevation gain.
The first part of the day will be spent discussing the above topics and more. After that, we'll pack for and execute a climb to put what was discussed into practice.
Cost per person: $250
Dates Available: 6/30
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American Mountain Guides Association
Single Pitch Instructor Course
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The SPI program is a three day (27 hours) course that represents the benchmark for professional climbing instruction in the United States. The SPI course is for current, active rock climbers that have a desire to teach climbing in the single pitch setting and have been climbing for at least 12 months. The program is focused on teaching candidates to proficiently facilitate rock climbing experiences and provide professional level instruction and care.
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Cost per person: $650
Dates Available: 10/18-10/20
Email: mark@greatrangemountainguides.com for Availability
Please note: GRMG is the only SPI Provider located within the Adirondack Park. We try to schedule programs throughout the season.
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American Mountain Guides Association
Single Pitch Instructor Assessment
The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Assessment is a two day program. Candidates are required to have completed the SPI course within two years before the Assessment. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates gain certification as an SPI for a period of three years. This credential is increasingly required to gain employment as a climbing instructor.
Cost per person: $500
Dates Available: 8/15-8/16, 9/27-9/28
Email: mark@greatrangemountainguides.com for Availability
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