Rock Climbing

Name: Rock Climbing
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ISBN: 9781493092710

The Official AMGA Single Pitch Manual

American Mountain Guides Association

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Globe Pequot Press
05 May 2026

Climbing & mountaineering

Rock Climbing: The Official AMGA Single Pitch Manual serves as the core textbook for the American Mountain Guides Association's Single Pitch Instructor Program. It presents the internationally recognized AMGA curriculum for technical climbing systems used in single pitch terrain. Inside, readers will find chapters on the role of the climbing instructor, professionalism, programming, teaching methodologies, equipment use, knots and hitches, protection and anchoring, advanced anchor systems, risk management, rappelling, leading, and assistance skills.

This manual is an essential resource for professional instructors, climbing educators, and serious recreational climbers seeking to improve their technical and teaching skills.

An official publication of the American Mountain Guides Association, the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors.

By: American Mountain Guides Association
Imprint: Globe Pequot Press
Country of Publication: United States
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781493092710
ISBN 10: 1493092715
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Megas-Russell is a rock climbing guide and instructor based in the Front Range of Colorado. Climbing has been his passion for decades and sharing his passion with others is his pursuit. Megas-Russell has dedicated over 15 years of his life to working in the outdoor education and guiding industry. As a member of the AMGA National Office Team, he prides myself in managing the Single Pitch and Climbing Wall Instructor Programs.