AAC Universal Belay Standard
Blue Ridge Mountain Guides is a licensed provider of the American Alpine Club's Universal Belay Standard. We offer courses and assessments to earn the Universal Belay Standard certificate/card.
The AAC’s Universal Belay Program is designed to help every belayer find a common language and recognizable belay standard to ensure you get a safe catch.
Card Endorsements:
- Manual Braking Device Toprope
- Assisted Braking Device Toprope
- Manual Braking Device Lead
- Assisted Braking Device Lead
Once a course or assessment is completed with BRMG, your participation will be entered into the AAC's database. When you earn your Belay Certificate/Card as an AAC member, your card will automatically be mailed to you. Non-members will need to visit the AAC website and pay a $10 fee to obtain their card.
To register for a course or assessment, note your interest when booking any of our programs.
The AAC’s Universal Belay Program is designed to help every belayer find a common language and recognizable belay standard to ensure you get a safe catch.
Card Endorsements:
- Manual Braking Device Toprope
- Assisted Braking Device Toprope
- Manual Braking Device Lead
- Assisted Braking Device Lead
Once a course or assessment is completed with BRMG, your participation will be entered into the AAC's database. When you earn your Belay Certificate/Card as an AAC member, your card will automatically be mailed to you. Non-members will need to visit the AAC website and pay a $10 fee to obtain their card.
To register for a course or assessment, note your interest when booking any of our programs.
