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Take your climbing skills to new heights with the AMGA SPI Exam in Moab, Utah. Join experienced guides for an intensive two-day certification challenge on breathtaking sandstone routes.
Take your climbing skills to new heights with the AMGA SPI Exam in Moab, Utah. Join experienced guides for an intensive two-day certification challenge on breathtaking sandstone routes.
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The AMGA SPI Exam in Moab, Utah, offers an exclusive, two-day private climbing experience designed to test and advance your climbing expertise. Led by seasoned instructors from Red River Adventures, a highly regarded local guiding company, this intensive assessment covers a range of technical climbing skills on Moab’s unique sandstone routes. Participants engage in hands-on challenges that push their abilities in lead climbing, anchor building, and rope management, all within one of the Southwest’s most iconic outdoor playgrounds. This exam doesn’t just test physical skill—it pushes your decision-making, problem-solving, and safety knowledge to the next level. The diverse terrain of Moab provides real-world scenarios that elevate your climbing credentials, whether you’re aiming to establish yourself as a certified guide or simply want to validate your skills under expert supervision. Beyond the exam itself, you’ll have the chance to experience Moab’s stunning natural beauty up close, with Red River Adventures ensuring a supportive, engaging learning atmosphere. This is a must for climbers ready for a serious challenge amidst some of Utah’s best climbing landscapes.
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2 full days.
Must be in excellent physical condition with endurance for sustained climbing and mental focus for technical assessment.
Yes, this exam is designed for advanced climbers with strong lead climbing and anchor-building skills.
It evaluates your ability in lead climbing, anchors setup, rope management, rescue techniques, and decision-making.
You must bring your personal climbing shoes and helmet. Other technical gear is typically provided, but confirm before booking.
It’s an expert-level challenge requiring excellent fitness, endurance, and mental focus over two full days.
Experienced instructors oversee all activities ensuring strict adherence to AMGA safety standards.
The exam is available year-round, but spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for climbing.
Moab has been a vital area for indigenous peoples and pioneers, with climbing routes now tracing some of the same rugged sandstone that has challenged humans for centuries.
Climbers and visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect Moab’s fragile desert ecosystem and preserve climbing areas.
Red River Adventures is a Moab, Utah–based outfitter featured on The Adventure Collective that specializes in guided canyoneering, rock climbing, rafting, and instructional courses. The company leads distinct Moab canyoneering trips such as Morning Glory (Ephedra’s Grotto), a roughly 3-mile route with guided rappels of about 90 feet into a sandstone chamber and 120 feet near Morning Glory Arch, and Chamisa Canyon (Entrajo Canyon), a water-carved slot canyon of roughly 2.5 miles with wading, scrambling, optional rappels, and summer swimming. Guided rock climbing offerings include private one-day guided rock climbing with AMGA-certified instructors, multi-pitch climbing instruction, classic introductory and advanced tours, Crack Camp programs, and iconic climbs such as Castleton Tower and Indian Creek. Instructional and professional development courses listed include AMGA SPI exam and course offerings, AIARE avalanche courses, avalanche rescue, and backcountry mentorship. Red River Adventures also lists ice climbing programs (half-day to multi-pitch and full-day), backcountry ski and heli-ski options, international trips such as Ski Hokkaido and Ski - Chamonix, and river options including Moab half-day rafting and a full-day Fisher Towers rafting trip. All trip descriptions indicate guided experiences and technical elements appropriate to the route. Prospective participants should review specific trip summaries for distance, technical difficulty, and equipment requirements. Trip choices cover day trips, full-day guided adventures, multi-day instruction, certification exams, and specialty international offerings. Several canyoneering and climbing routes are described as guided by experts, and trip pages list mileage, rappel heights, technical grades, and water exposure where applicable for accurate trip planning. Online.
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