At Appalachian
Mountain Institute, we want to provide you with
quality guided rock climbing and ice climbing
service, excellence in instruction, and an experience
tailored to fit with your rock climbing needs.
Whether you want to learn to climb for the first
time, learn to lead your own adventures, or simply
enjoy a fun guided experience we are here for
you. If you are seeking a unique experience
in the mountains, please contact us and let us
know what you are looking for.
Our Services
Guided
Rock Climbing – We offer guided
rock and ice climbing for beginners, to multipitch
climbing for the more adventurous, in North
Carolina. At AMI, we are excited to work with
individuals, families, or groups and tailor
the experience to fit your needs. Regardless
of your experience AMI can take you climbing.
AMI can provide you with the necessary climbing
equipment. Whether you want to work on skills,
climb 50 feet off the ground or 500 feet,
AMI can provide you with an enjoyable climbing
experience.
Instruction
- AMI offers several courses related
to climbing. There are courses for beginner,
as well as those who are experienced and interested
in leading climbs.
Rock Intro
AMI Anchors Clinic
Intermediate Rock
Advanced Rock
Expert Rock
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor courses
Movement skills for climbers
Seminars
–Our seminars are designed
for instructing larger groups on topics such
as judgment and decision-making, risk management,
instructional techniques and technical skills. For
camps, we can do a climbing instruction seminar
for your climbing staff that instructs on
technical skills necessary for managing risk
in climbing. AMI can set up a program
for your organization to develop judgment
and improve risk management.
AMGA
SPI courses -AMI can provide the
American Mountain Guides Association Single
Pitch Instructor training. If you work for
organizations that lead climbing trips or
guide climbing trips, this is the course for
you. You will learn how to function safely
in single pitch terrain in a commerical setting.
Taking this course and passing the exam will
grant you AMGA SPI certification.
Adventure
for Kids program - AMI's outreach
program providing developmental oppertunities
for the youth. The purpose of this program
is to give kids the oppertunity to experience
climbing in the beautiful natural setting
in North Carolina. These oppertunities are
designed to lead to personal growth, stewartship
and a sense of community.
Where
We operate in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains
of Western North Carolina. WNC offers some
world class climbing in a variety of places such
as Looking Glass, Linville Gorge, and Rumbling
Bald. If your club, gym, or university would
like to schedule a course please contact us to
discuss your on site options, if you need us to
come to you.
Who We Are
AMI owner, Patrick Weaver, has
been climbing 20 years and is a professionally
certified rock instructor. As an American
Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Certified Rock
Instructor, Patrick brings a unique
set of experiences that can make a difference
in the guiding and instructional experience. Patrick
has a Masters Degree in Risk Management in Adventure
Education with emphasis on judgment and 13 of
years instructional experience. AMI also benefits
from the experience of Rodney
Lanier, Certified Single Pitch Instructor,
who has been climbing the mountains of NC for
30 years. The guides of AMI bring 50 years of
climbing experience to make your climbing adventure
the best it can be.
