The Class of 2012 just finished their guide training. It was an exceptionally strong class. The training included three guides that are completely new to the Institute and two guides that came to us internally.
Following is a photo and video essay from the training. It is possible to click on any of the pictures to make them larger.
Everett placing a snow picket in a T-Slot.
Mike, teaching roped skiing techniques on the Coleman.
Leading a 50 degree pitch high on the North Ridge.
Liz, playing the role of a student during a multi-pitch rock practice session in Squamish, BC.
James leading up the classic Squamish route, Diedre (5.8).
James, leading.
The Class of 2012 on top of Liberty Bell.
Practicing Rock Rescue Techniques on Sehome Hill in Bellingham.
All together, the guides completed 21-days of training. We require each of our guides continues their journey and that they each take AMGA courses or participate in internal guide trainings or both. The result is that every guide is always getting better at teaching, becoming stronger at climbing, and developing better guide techniques…
–Jason D. Martin