AMGA SPI Courses and Exams

 

The Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct rock climbing in a single pitch setting.  For climbers who wish to work professionally in single pitch terrain, the SPI has become the most important training and certification for aspiring guides in the US. 

 

SIET offers the SPI Program in Salt Lake City and Moab. As Licensed SPI Program Providers, we are proud to offer a training experience that includes multiple educational resources not just during the course/exam, but also before and after each program. All SIET SPI programs are taught by IFMGA Certified Guides. If you think this program might be right for you, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email to discuss the benefits of this training. 

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The AMGA SPI Course and Exam is the only UIAA, internationally recognized, single pitch certification program in the United States. Sign up now to make your dream your profession! 

AMGA SPI Courses 2025:

 

Click here for the SLC Course Registration

Click here for the Moab Course Registration

 

AMGA SPI Assessments:

  • SLC: 
    • 10/4-5
    • 10/24-25
  • Moab: 
    • 11/15-16
  • Cost: $475
  • Instructor: Josh Beckner
  • Please see the AMGA prerequisites page before signing up: https://amga.com/single-pitch-instructor/
  • You must apply via the AMGA website first
  • Email/call with questions or to sign up!

Click here for the SLC Exam Registration

Click here for the Moab Exam Registration (coming soon)

 

Scholarships Available:

American Alpine Club’s Partner in Adventure Grant- for Outdoor Education: “Our goal is to help you and your partner stay safe as you broaden your climbing skill set.” -AAC. This fits perfectly with SIET’s objectives, definitely apply to this one! Grants up to $1,000. Applications are open from September 22—October 29. For courses in the US only. 
https://americanalpineclub.org/partner-in-adventure#utm_source=national1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partnerinadventure

SPI Required Equipment List:

  •  UIAA/CE approved Climbing Helmet
  •  UIAA/CE approved Climbing Harness with belay loop
  •  Climbing shoes or approach shoes in which you can climb up to 5.8
  •  Standard “lead climbing rack” such as, stoppers/nuts, SLCD’s, tri-cams (optional), etc.
  •  Assorted 24” and 48” runners 
  •  5-10 non-locking carabiners (this is in addition to what’s on your lead rack)
  • 3 or more locking “HMS/Pearbiners” (this is a bare minimum!)
  • 6 or more locking carabiners, (most students do best with all HMS carabiners and 1-2 other types)
  •  Belay/rappel device, such as the “Reverso”, “ATC”, etc.
  •  Assisted braking device, such as the Petzl “GriGri” or Trango “Cinch” belay devices 
  • 1-2 Prusik loops (1m of 5-6mm nylon accessory cord, 7mm is not adequate)
  •  1-2 cordelettes (5m of 7mm nylon accessory cord, or 5.5mm ‘tech-cord’ rated to 20kn+, 6mm nylon is not adequate!)
  •  One 50-70m “single” rope (9.2-10.5mm) suitable for leading and top roping
  •  One static or “semi static” (gym line) rope 9-11mm, 30m+, for setting up anchors and fixed lines (required, possibly available for purchase through SIET, $70. Please inquire at least 2 weeks before the course).

Limited rentals are available. Contact us  at least 2 weeks in advance if you need to rent gear. All gear will be inspected on the first morning of the course/exam and is expected to be in good condition. All soft goods (slings, dogbones, cords, ropes etc) must be less than 10 years old. And please mark all of your gear!