Eric Barnard AMGA
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
City: Winona
Province: MN
Bio: I have been climbing for 24 years and involved in climbing instruction for over 15 years. I am also a lead instructor for NOLS Wilderness Medicine for the last 10 years and serve as a faculty member at Winona State University teaching in the Physical Education & Sport Science department overseeing our Adventure Education program.. I have also helped develop the Winona Ice Park in the city of Winona, MN which is entering its 5th year with approx. 90-100 routes up to 100ft long as well as helping create a designated rock climbing park in the city as well in partnership with our local land managers. I am passionate about climbing and outdoor recreation advocacy and believe strongly in standards, data, and research. I love introducing new people to the vertical world.
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- AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
- AMGA Multi-Pitch Instructor
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AMGA: American Mountain Guides Association
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational non‐profit that is dedicated to supporting the American mountain guiding community. Their mission is to be the leader in education, standards, and advocacy for professional guides and climbing instructors.
As the leading organization of America’s most vibrant, inspiring community of climbers and skiers, the AMGA offers you cutting edge knowledge and hundreds of years of collective experience that you won’t get from any other climbing organization.