PCGI certification is a nationally accepted standard. The PCGI standards of certification have been
accepted by the U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service, Joshua
Tree National Park, New River Gorge and Devils Tower National Monument, as a requirement for
rock climbing guides and/or instructors operating within these public lands. PCGI is non-profit, public benefit institute that develops and
governs rock climbing guide training and certification
standards.
For information on PCGI standards
visit:
www.climbingguidesinstitute.org
Joshua Tree Guides independently provides
PCGI approved rock climbing guide
trainings and assessments via PCGI approved mentors and
assessors.
2008 PCGI training course and assessment
dates:
Top
Rope Guide Course - November 1-4
Cost: $350.00
Top
Rope Guide Assessment - November 4-5
Cost: $150.00
Single
Pitch Guide Training Course - November 7-12
Cost: $500.00
Single
Pitch Guide Assessment - November 13-15
Cost: $250.00
Multi-Pitch
Guide Training Course - September 13-21 and November 17-25
Cost: $1,300.00
Multi-Pitch Guide Assessment - September 8-12, October 5-9 October 18-22, December 1-5.
Cost: $1,100.00
All dates include one evening for a
pre-course meeting.
Different dates and
locations can sometimes be arranged, please contact us.
PCGI
Required Continuing Education Hours for certified guides - arranged
upon request at Joshua Tree Guides private guiding rates, please
contact us.
For more information on PCGI standards please visit:
www.climbingguidesinstitute.org
Call Us Toll Free:
1-877-686-7625
Email Us: info@joshuatreeguides.com
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