This three-day instructor course provides an in-depth and standardized understanding of the skills essential to teaching climbing in an outdoor setting, including base and top managed sites.
If you have any questions regarding this program or need accommodations for a disability, feel free to call our office 216-341-1704, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, or contact us at OR@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Ages: adults
Fee: $610 per person (All guests MUST register)
Includes: one-year Professional Climbing Instructors’ Association membership and instruction
This 3-day tutorial with Lester Zook, PCIA Instructor with WILD GUYde Adventures is for individuals interested in learning how to lead others in a technical outdoor rock-climbing setting. The course builds upon the existing skills of competent recreational climbers and takes an in-depth look at site selection, equipment, knot selection, anchor construction, rope systems, Leave No Trace practices, rescue skills and key instructional skills. Most importantly, the course stresses blending these skills together to form a seamless and efficient climbing experience for clients, guests, and students.
This course focuses on skill building to become a rock-climbing instructor outside. If you have any questions, please call us at 216-341-1704. Registered guests will get a detailed schedule upon registration. The certification exam is not part of this course. This course is a pre-requisite for the certification exam. Candidates desiring the PCIA Single Pitch Instructor certification will need to individually schedule an exam day sometime subsequent to this course. For more detailed information refer to PCIA website.
Registration closes: April 30, 11:59 p.m.
Please select this link for Essential Eligibility Criteria for this program.
General Information:
Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
Fees
Programs with fee will be charged in full:
Registration Fee (Standard Fee): $610.00 = $610.00