A few weeks ago, the American Alpine Institute participated in the annual Red Rock Rendezvous as a key sponsor. Eighteen of our guides attended the event and taught a variety of clinics and classes throughout Red Rock Canyon.
We had a lot of guides around…and we couldn’t resist. So we ran a guide training with a focus on multi-pitch rock guiding. Dawn Glanc, an AMGA Certified Rock Guide; Forest McBrian, an IFMGA Aspirant; and I, an AMGA Certified Rock Guide; ran the training…and it was awesome.
Guides guided guides up and down routes like Alage on Parade (III, 5.7+), All that Jazz (II, 5.8), Physical Graffiti (I+, 5.7) and Community Pillar (IV, 5.9). Everybody had a great time and expanded their skills and knowledge.
Following is a photo essay from the training:
–Jason D. Martin