Appalachian Mountain Institute

Specialties

AMI specializes in guided rock and ice climbing and climbing instruction for beginner to advanced climbers. All climbing instructors are American Mountain Guide Association certified and trained. AMI also provides AMGA SPI courses and exams for those individual seeking certification. AMI operates in NC, KY and beyond.

History

Established in 2008.

AMI was founded by Patrick Weaver who hold a MA in Risk Management from Prescott College and is a certified AMGA Rock instructor. After teaching high science for 10 year and climber around North America, Patrick move to NC to establish a career in guiding. After 5 years of full time guiding AMI was started to focus on tailoring instruction to clients needs and provide a fun outdoor experience. AMI has served Hollins University, Brevard College, Inner Peaks Climbing Gym, Green River Preserve, Camp Greenville and many more organizations with staff training, consultation, and site development, as well as thousands of individual clients from around the world.

Meet the Business Owner

Patrick W.

Business Owner

Patrick Weaver has been climbing for over 20 years and has a MA in Risk Management from Prescott College. He is also a certified Rock Instructor, AMGA SPI director, and works for the AEE in accreditation reviews for outdoor programs. Patrick has 10 year teaching experience at the high school level and was head track coach for 6 year.