- 9 a.m. Start Time 9 a.m.
- May & July Availability May & July
- 6 Hours Duration 6 Hours
Learn how to top-rope climb at either Koocanusa or Stryker climbing sites with our expert climbing instructor!
Quick Details
Start time: 9 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours per each aspirant.
Location: The course will take place near Whitefish, MT at the Stryker climbing area.
Directions: For directions click HERE
About the Assessment
This exam will test the aspiring guide’s knowledge of the material presented in the TRG (top rope guide) course. The exam will consist of a number of in the field skill assessments from building anchors to group handling to rescue scenarios. A passing grade is required to attain the PCGI TRG certification.
Suggested gear list:
The following gear list is by no means prescriptive, only a recommendation
- Climbing harness with belay loop
- Climbing helmet
- Standard free climbing rack, which should include a set of wired nuts, camming units, and other optional trad gear such as tri-cams, hexes, etc.
- 10-12 shoulder-length runners with carabiners
- 50-60-meter climbing rope
- Sticky rubber approach shoes
- Climbing shoes comfortable enough to wear all day in hot conditions
- Five Pear shaped large locking carabiners
- Two 18-21 foot long 7mm nylon cords (cordalette)
- Belay device (Gri-Gri, Reverso, ATC Guide)
- 100 ft. of 9 – 10 mm static line for extending anchors
Location
The course will take place near Whitefish, MT at Stryker.