Affinity Programs 2025

A HUGE thank you to our 2025 sponsors:

Application period is January 17 – February 7, 2025.

Affinity Programs Supported by Corporate Partners

LGBTQIA2S+ Single Pitch Instructor Course: Boulder, CO, May 28-31, 2025 (4-day program)
sponsored by Mountain Hardwear
BIPOC Single Pitch Instructor Course: Boulder, CO, September 10-12, 2025
sponsored by Black Diamond
Women’s Single Pitch Instructor Assessment: Joshua Tree, CA, October 20-21, 2025
sponsored by Arc’teryx
Women’s Single Pitch Instructor Course: Joshua Tree, CA, October 22-24, 2025
sponsored by Arc’teryx

Open Enrollment Affinity Programs

Women’s Ski Guide Course: Red Mountain Pass, CO, April 9 – 18, 2025
scholarship/tuition assistance included
this program is fully enrolled
BIPOC Rock Guide Course: Smith Rocks, OR, September 10 – 17, 2025
scholarship/tuition assistance not included
Women’s Rock Guide Course: Boulder, CO, September 30-October 7, 2025
scholarship/tuition assistance not included

AMGA is awaiting funding decisions from a few corporate partners. There may or may not be tuition assistance, but we will run these programs as affinity programs regardless of corporate sponsorship. Program dates may be subject to change based on enrollment, instructor availability and permits.

In order to be considered, please complete the application by:

February 7, 2025

Application timeline: Please note these dates are subject to change.

Application Period Opens: JANUARY 17
Application Closes: FEBRUARY 7
Scholarship Award Notification: MARCH 2o, 2025

In order to apply:

You must have a current professional AMGA membership
You must submit a climbing resume that demonstrates you meet the prerequisites of the program you are applying to

Use these links to download your fillable climbing resume:

Single Pitch Instructor Course | Resume Template

Single Pitch Instructor Assessment | Resume Template

You must meet the prerequisites for the program you are applying for, please see the AMGA Single Pitch Instructor website for details. If you have not completed all of your prerequisites, you must have a plan in place to complete them by four weeks from the start of the program. Include your plan on your climbing resume.
Questions? Please contact info@amga.com
Here is the Rubric used by the review team to evaluate applications

Please contact info@amga.com with questions.

Please read the 2025 AMGA Affinity Program Policies & Content Submission Requirements before applying.