Affinity Programs 2023

A HUGE thank you to our 2023 sponsors:

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Affinity Programs are OPEN for 2023. REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 15, 2023 and closes March 31, 2023. (recipients with be notified by the end of April).

Dates maybe subject to change based on enrollment, instructor availability and permits.

Apply for your specific program scholarship below. Make sure that you are qualify for the program you are applying for. You can apply for multiple programs but each candidate will only be eligible for 1 scholarship if awarded. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Mountain Hardwear: (This scholarship will receive early notification on April 10)
LGBTQIA2S+ Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course: Red Rocks NCA, NV  (May 5-6, 2023)
LGBTQIA2S+ Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Assessment
Red Rocks NCA, NV (May 8-10, 2022)

Black Diamond:
BIPOC Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Assessment
: North Conway, NH (September 13-14, 2023)
BIPOC Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course: North Conway, NH (September 15-17, 2023)
BIPOC Rock Guide Course (RGC): Boulder, CO (September 23-30, 2023)

The North Face:
Women’s Rock Guide Course (RGC): Red Rocks NCA, NV (Dates TBD, early October)

Arc’teryx:
Women’s Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Assessment
Red Rocks NCA, NV (November 9-10, 2023)
Women’s Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Course: Red Rocks NCA, NV (November 11-13, 2023)

  • COVID-19 Policy: updated for 2023

    Effective January 1, 2023 AMGA will no longer require Mountain Guide Program students, participants, or employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

    • AMGA’s vaccination policy may continue to change over time as the disease changes and recommendations from public health professionals evolve. If a change impacts your program, we will update you directly.
    • AMGA will continue to adhere to any government requirements for vaccination.
    • Vaccination and booster upkeep remain strongly encouraged.

    This policy change is made on advice from the AMGA Medical Advisor and recognizes the evolving nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The AMGA’s COVID-19 Operating Plan has been updated. Field practices and program expectations described in the Operating Plan are still in place and we will continue to prioritize reducing COVID-19 transmission on AMGA programs.

    For more information see the complete policy here.

  • Affinity Climbing Instructor Programs: Refund and Cancellation Policy

    • To accept and hold your space on a program, a deposit of $100.00 is due within two weeks of acceptance. Failure to pay your deposit will result in being dropped from the program. Your full tuition is due within ten weeks of the program’s start date. Failure to pay your full tuition will result in being dropped from the program.
    • If you cancel your enrollment for any reason outside of ten weeks prior to the program’s start date, you’ll be refunded all but $100.00 of your tuition. If you cancel your enrollment within ten weeks of the program’s start date, the AMGA will retain 100% of your tuition. You will receive a full-tuition refund if the AMGA cancels the program prior to the program’s start date. The AMGA is not responsible for costs associated with these cases, outside of tuition.
    • If you need to discuss a payment plan for your program tuition, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to work with you to create an individual payment plan. The sooner we can create a payment plan, the better, as it helps to know in advance how to best meet everyone’s needs.
    • For more information see the complete policy here.
  • Sample Essay Questions

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    Why are you interested in taking an Affinity Course?

    How will participating in an Affinity Course help you in your career, and/or your personal climbing?