Single Pitch Climbing Course in Moab, UT
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and climbing endurance to handle multiple training days outdoors.
Overview
Gain essential skills and certification with the SPI Course in Moab, Utah, the premier single pitch climbing instructor training in the U.S. Learn to teach safely on iconic sandstone routes.
Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course - Moab, UT
Climbing Site Management
Select participants and date
Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Join the prestigious Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program, the only internationally recognized certification for single pitch climbing instructors in the U.S. This immersive 27-hour training course enhances your climbing skills and prepares you to teach novices effectively, paving the way for advanced certifications in the AMGA Rock program.
This is the course section of the SPI Program only. - SPI Assessment component is not included.
Calendar of availability indicates Start Date of courses ----->
Rates
Person: $650
Duration
27-hour training course (three field days)
About the SPI Program
The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the United States. It was developed to fit in the AMGA Rock program.
Benefits:
It significantly improves the instructor’s skill sets and integrates into the next level of training, which includes the AMGA Rock Guide Course and the Multi-Pitch Instructor certification.
The program is for current, active rock climbers who have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting.
The SPI Course is a 27-hour training course that normally runs as three consecutive nine-hour days or day classes with evening sessions.
Certification last three years upon completion of SPI ASSESSMENT (separate course)
Adventure Tips
Check Weather Conditions
Desert weather fluctuates rapidly; plan your course days to avoid extreme heat or sudden storms.
Wear Climbing Shoes with Good Grip
Essential for maintaining secure footholds on slick sandstone during instruction.
Stay Hydrated Throughout Training
Carry sufficient water, as desert dehydration risks increase during intensive climbing sessions.
Review Basic Safety Protocols Before Class
Familiarity with belaying and knots will strengthen your training experience at the SPI course.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert Bighorn Sheep
- Collared Lizards
History
Moab's landscape holds deep ancestral significance to Native American tribes and has been a climbing destination since the 1950s.
Conservation
Participants are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve Moab’s fragile desert ecosystem.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Moab
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Climbing Helmet
Protects head during both climbing and instructional scenarios on varied rock surfaces.
Climbing Harness
Critical for safety during leading climbs and teaching belay techniques.
Approach Shoes
Useful for hiking to remote cliff bases comfortably.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Layered clothing helps manage desert temperature swings during training sessions.
spring specific