Course Prerequisites
- You must have previous roped climbing experience (outdoor or gym)
- You must be an active Sierra Club member and provide your member number
- You must be able to attend all classes
- You must own or be willing to purchase the required climbing gear. See Gear List
Course Acceptance Priorities
- Please note that starting with this AMP26 session, the participants will be selected using the following priorities:
1. Sierra Club Member enrolled in the LTC leadership program with goal of M/E rating.2. SC Members with aspirations for LTC leadership3. All other SC members
- The registration form will ask the potential participant to self-attest their SC leadership goals.
Class Locations
- Class 1: SpringHill Suites Los Angeles Downey
- Class 2: Stoney Point, Chatsworth
- Class 3: Stoney Point, Chatsworth
- Class 4: Joshua Tree Indian Cove
We recommend Joshua Tree Lake RV Park and Campground
Cost
- AMP27 (Fall 2025) will be operated with no required fees, however, donations are recommended to keep the AMP alive for years to come.
- Participants are asked to make a donation to the Sierra Club LTC/AMP. When you are accepted a link to the donation portal will be provided.
- Minimal fees may be implemented in the future. In that case there will be fee waivers for SC members who are in the LTC program.
- You must have or purchase the required gear. Past students have found they end up spending roughly $400
- Accommodation for Class 4 outing: Camping or hotel
Registration Process
- The registration form (link at the bottom of this page) will open on that date at 8:00 am PST. Your spot in the registration queue is saved when you submit the registration form (not when you open it)
- You should receive an email confirmation at the email address you provided confirming that we received your registration.
- Registrants are added to the class on the priority basis stated above assuming they are qualified for the course, have not taken the course before, and provided all the required information.
- If you make it in, the AMP registrar will follow to officially confirm your spot. If you are on the waitlist, you will receive an email letting you know roughly where you are on the waitlist. When your spot is confirmed and you will be asked via email to provide a Sierra Club medical form.
To enter the registration form, please have your name, address, phone number, email, and an active Sierra Club number ready. Please note that failing to fill out all information on the form may drop you down the priority queue in favor of those who did provide all information.
Unfortunately we are unable to roll people over from class to class. If you registered for a previous class and didn't get in, you'll need to register again.
Unfortunately we are unable to roll people over from class to class. If you registered for a previous class and didn't get in, you'll need to register again.
Please note that if you've taken the class before, you will be dropped down the priority queue in favor of first-time participants.
Preparing For The Class
- Practice the following knots and be able to tie them for the staff the first night.
Donations to AMP are recommended and greatly appreciated.
$100 would be a great donation level.
Some of the expenses we incur:
1. Gear wears out and must be replaced. ~$250/year
2. Cord supplied for the participants. ~$10/participant
3. Campgrounds for staff. ~$150/session
4. Training for staff including AMGA SPI, ~$400/person
5. Volunteer trained staff who are reimbursed for travel.
6. Web presence, $50/yr
Click here to register>> AMP27, FALL 2025 Registration
Our Fall 2025 registration is open, please click the above link.
