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Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Program

For over eighteen years ClimbMax Climbing center has been offering specialized instructional programs designed to meet the needs of any new or developing climber. We focus on small instructor-to-participant ratios and the minute details that add the most to the educational experience.

Indoor Programs Basic Belay $15.00
A short course designed to help parents or potential partners who do not wish to climb to help learn the basic rope techniques of rope management and control. The basic package will include the harness and belay device and will focus only on the skills to tie the climbers’ knot and manager their rope.
No Climbing Included. Suggested Age: 13yrs & up. Approx. 30 min.
Full Instructional Package $30.00 Advanced reservations required.
This package is designed as a great introduction to the new or interested climber. The Full Instruction Package will give the climber some basic climbing terms and movement techniques. The instruction will involve the proper usage of the harness, the tying of the associated knots, and the proper management of the rope through the belaying device. Participants are encouraged to stay and use the indoor facility as they practice their new skills.
Includes full equipment, climbing time, and instruction. Suggested Age: 13yrs & up. Approx. 1.5 hrs.
Sweet Movements $35.00 Advanced reservations required  TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesdays Starting Date: TBD
A three week program that helps the developing climber focus in on those specific and advanced developmental skills that help a climber progress in their own climbing.
Included: Climbing shoes (if needed) Suggested Age: 13yrs & up. Approx. 1.5 hrs.

Outdoor Programs Full Day-Instructional: Prices vary upon number of participants or number of days. Advanced reservations required.
The full day instructional program can be offered to any participant at any point in their climbing career. Offered as a private course (for as many participants per booking) to specifically address an individual’s specific needs. Each instructor will work closely with the client before the booking date to determine what skill-sets can be discussed and at what stage in their progression those will occur. Programs can be designed as a One-Day Instructional or as a Multi-Day Instructional.
Included: All associated equipment Suggested Age: 16yrs & up (exceptions made)
Approximate Time: Full Day – eight hours.  All participants must have an indoor climbing Release Waiver or an outdoor climbing Release Waiver filled out prior to climbing.

Advanced Programs Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Program  Provided in co-operation with American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
2011 Dates TBD The Climbing Wall Instructor Program was designed in co-operation with the AMGA and the Climbing Wall Association to offer a consistent level of education and training for those individuals that work professionally in an artificial climbing wall environment. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a one year membership to AMGA and certification.
Provided by: Certified Instructor  Stuart M. Cowles.

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Fill out and mail to: ClimbMax 43 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801