Appalachian Mountain Institute Reservation Policies
Appalachian Mountain Institute
What you can expect
Thank you for considering AMI for your climbing adventure. AMI strives to make your climbing experience enjoyable and accommodate your needs as much as possible. To complete the reservation process you will need to:
- read the information on this page
- click “click here to reserve your trip now”
- complete all required fields in the reservation page
- click “Submit”
- You will receive a phone call regarding logistics, expectations, and payment
You should be expecting a phone call, and an information packet will be sent to you via your e-mail address.
Information packet
You will receive an information packet from the office via e-mail or from Black Dome Sports. This packet will contain:
- Directions to the meeting location
- Equipment that you will need to bring with you
- Consent form and waiver to be read and signed by each person
- Medical information form
- Frequently asked questions
Reservation Policies
Please read the following reservation policies. After reading, click on the accept button to continue with the reservation. Once you have completed the reservation pages you will be contacted by an AMI representative to discuss the logistics.
Climbing is inherently dangerous and you will be asked to complete a consent form and wavier before being allowed to climb with AMI. This form will be sent to you via e-mail prior to the trip date in the information packet or you may download them in PDF format. Please read, sign and bring these forms with you.
Links to:
AMI Waiver – Download the PDF – Waiver
AMI Medical form – Download the PDF – Medical Form
Deposit
Guiding days need $50 deposit per person and must be paid in full prior to the trip. All AMI courses require a $95 deposit with the balance due the first day of the course. AMGA SPI course require a $200 deposit and the exams require a $100 deposit.
Payment
AMI will accept credit cards, DISCOVER, VISA, AND MASTER CARD, cash and personal checks. The date is not reserved until the deposit is received by AMI.
Weather
All courses are held rain or shine. Guiding days will be held unless the guide deems the conditions to be unsafe. Any cancellations due to weather will be rescheduled or deposit refunded if rescheduling is not possible. No shows, without prior arrangement, will be billed for the day.
Rescheduling
Any rescheduling needs to be arranged 14 days prior to the date scheduled. Please do not delay contacting us if your plans change. Contact the office immediately as schedule changes are difficult and affect the employees of AMI. It is highly recommended that you purchase trip insurance for all courses.
Equipment
AMI will provide you with climbing gear if needed. If you choose to use your own equipment AMI is not responsible for the condition of your equipment. You will also need appropriate clothing and hiking shoes, lunch, and water. A complete list will be sent with the information packet. It is your responsibility to bring all items on the list. If you have any questions please discuss this with AMI.
