So its been a while since I last made a blog update and a few things have happened since then. One interesting update is that Ducha, Mingo and I have all been officially certified by AGUIPERJ – Associação de Guias, Instrutores e Profissionais de Escalada do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Association of Guides, Instructors and Climbing Professionals in the State of Rio de Janeiro).
AGUIPERJ is an organization that was founded in 2001 with the intent of setting a recognized standard for safety and professionalism for individuals workings with and offering their services as climbing guides and instructors. To be certified you have to present a minimum climbing curriculum that proves you have sufficient climbing experience, pass a series of written and practical tests and have also completed the required number of hours of first aid and self-rescue training. Certified guides must also participate in additional trainings and organizational meetings offered by AGUIPERJ throughout the year.
We are excited to have this certification as not only as welcome addition to our credentials but also as a tool to better connect us with the climbing community that been growing so quickly here in Rio de Janeiro.
