AMGA Course Schedules

Notes:

1. Click on the direction icon in the Dates column to arrange courses in chronological order.

2. Click on the blue information icon in the Code column to get contact information for the Program Provider.

3. For Mountain Guide Track Programs (non SPI or CWI programs) please be sure to read the application and notification deadlines listed below the schedule and to read the how to apply page in full.

The 2026 Mountain Guide Program schedule is now live! Round 1 Applications open September 17th.

Programs Schedule

Program Type Code Location State Dates Tuition Status Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Exam NDAY-SPI-A-2026-2 Joshua Tree California 2/7/26 - 2/8/26 $500.00 Open Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Exam NDAY-SPI-A-2026-3 Joshua Tree California 3/21/26 - 3/22/26 $500.00 Open Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Exam AMIT-SPI-A-2026-2 Scottsdale Arizona 2/7/26 - 2/8/26 $475.00 Open Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Exam JTME-SPI-A-2026-2 North Conway New Hampshire 5/30/26 - 5/31/26 $490.00 Open Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Course AMIT-SPI-C-2026-1 Scottsdale Arizona 1/31/26 - 2/2/26 $675.00 Open Apply
Single Pitch Instructor Course JTME-SPI-C-2026-1 Bar Harbor Maine 5/22/26 - 5/24/26 $650.00 Open Apply
Provider
The Climbing Life Guides
Location
Joshua Tree, California
Phone
760-600-0249
Email
nelsonday@gmail.com
Provider
The Climbing Life Guides
Location
Joshua Tree, California
Phone
760-600-0249
Email
nelsonday@gmail.com
Provider
Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Phone
512-415-0804
Email
adam@rock-about.com
Provider
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
Jon Tierney
Location
North Conway, New Hampshire
Phone
207-461-4338
Email
climb@acadiamountainguides.com
Provider
Rock-About Climbing Adventures
Adam Mitchell
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Phone
512-415-0804
Email
adam@rock-about.com
Provider
Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School
Jon Tierney
Location
Bar Harbor, Maine
Phone
207-461-4338
Email
climb@acadiamountainguides.com

FOR MOUNTAIN GUIDE TRACK PROGRAMS ONLY (NOT FOR SPI OR CWI PROGRAMS):

Important Notes:

  • The 2026 Mountain Guide Program will be posted on the NEW website, once available.
  • Applications are not first come first serve – reference the links below for more information.
  • For information on how to apply to a program and how applications are reviewed, click here.
  • For Frequently Asked Questions related to Mountain Guide Programs, please click here.
Program DatesApplications OpenApplication DeadlineNotification Deadline
Ski and Ice programs December 1 - December 31, 2025September 17, 2025October 1, 2025October 3, 2025
Ski, Ice and Rock Programs from January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026September 17, 2025October 15, 2025October 31, 2025
Alpine programs from April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Rock programs from June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026		November 5, 2025February 2, 2026February 18, 2026
Alpine programs from October 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Rock Programs from September 1, 2026 - November 30, 202		November 5, 2025April 15, 2026May 6, 2026