Professional Climbing Guides Institute – Guide Training Courses and Assessments PCGI certifications are nationally recognized. The Professional Climbing Guides Institute (PCGI) certifications have been adopted as a requirements for commercial rock climbing guides and/or instructors working in many U.S. Department of the Interior – National Park Service areas, including but not limited to: Joshua Tree National Park, New River Gorge and Devil’s Tower National Monument.

Sierra Rock Climbing School uses PCGI for its guide training and certification needs. We highly recommend the PCGI training and certification programs! Sierra Rock Climbing School independently offers PCGI approved courses and assessments via our approved PCGI provider. Currently offered PCGI approved courses and assessments:

Top Rop Guide Course
Top Rope Guide Assessment
Single – Pitch Guide Course
Single – Pitch Guide Assessment
Rescue Course
Rescue Assessment
Pre and Post Assessment Mentoring