top-rope guide Course
On the Rocks is proud to offer PCGI Top Rope and Single Pitch Guide Certification Courses!
course details
Monday, April 22-Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Rattlesnake Point
The Top Rope Guide Course is perfect for current professional guides or instructors working primarily in top rope terrain. There is no requirement for leading in this course; all anchors are accessible via 4th class or easier approaches.
The course teaches a variety of skills, strategies, and methods for both the technical top rope environment as well as creating a strong base for technical instruction, teaching techniques, group management, and other important concerns.
The top rope course is specifically developed to primarily address ”top and bottom managed” top rope guiding. The training encompass certain key top managed techniques that are commonly used such as belayed rappels and top-managed belays for areas such as lake and sea cliffs.
The training days focus on technical skills, common guide and instruction techniques, managing clients, teaching, and pertinent rescue techniques. Classes are very hands on with active discussions and student involvement.
Must be 18 years or older to participate in course, and have application approved by course mentor.
Please Note: Completing a PCGI training course does not constitute certification. In order to obtain PCGI certification individuals must pass a separate assessment for certification.
PCGI TRG Course
Per person cost: $670
PCGI TRG Assessment (booked separately)
$260
Pay Remaining Course Fees
prerequisites
comfort
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Prior top rope climbing experience
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Comfortable with top roping 5.7 climbs
experience
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Top rope climbing experience of at least one year/12 months
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Basic top anchor building knowledge
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Some experience with traditional protection (eg. cams, stoppers)
knowledge
Working knowledge of the following knots and hitches
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clove hitch
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figure 8 family of knots (including figure 8 on a bight, figure 8 follow through, etc)
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friction hitches
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double fisherman
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overhand
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bowline
SUGGESTED GEAR LIST
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Climbing harness with belay loop
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Climbing helmet
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Standard free climbing rack, which should include at minimum a set of wired nuts and a range of camming units. Tri-cams, hexes, and other types of gear are optional.
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50-60-meter climbing rope
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Sticky rubber approach shoes
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Climbing shoes comfortable enough to wear all day
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Five Pear shaped locking carabiners
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Two 18-21 foot long 7mm nylon cordalettes
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Belay device (gri-gri (strongly recommended), ATC/Plate, reverso, or other)
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50-100 ft. of 10-10.5 mm static line for extending anchors
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Read what some of our past PCGI Course students have to say
Matt
"I think everyone should take this, guide or not, just to understand anchor systems better and gain more confidence in your climbing."
Kim
"This course blew my mind, it was exactly what I needed without really knowing that I needed it!"
Mark
"I would recommend this course to every climber that wants to climb outdoors or even to those that already climb outside. I wanted to feel more comfortable and confident in dealing with the variables of climbing safely in the outdoor climbing environment, this course certainly succeeded in doing that."
Finn
"They were exceptional at delivering the necessary information and then further answering any questions that arose as we worked through the course. Very knowledgeable, very helpful. "