2 Years, $24999
Programs Begin in July Each Year

The Patagonia Mountain Guide School is unique in the outdoor industry. The process of learning to be a leader and guide is multifaceted; aspirant guides must be technically competent and experienced in the mountains, and also need to develop and foster a range of skills associated with client management and group leadership. The two year Guide School is the first of its kind, providing you with real life opportunities to teach, lead, and work with clients directly, throughout your training. Upon successful completion, you will be a fully qualified and certified Wilderness Education Association Mountaineering Instructor Guide, a Wilderness First Responder, an Avalanche Safety Instructor, and a Leave No Trace Trainer. And more than just earning qualificaitons, your guide training program will be complemented by significant amounts of ‘face time’ with clients and will consciously focus on the development of leadership and instruction skills. Armed with this well-rounded resume of skills and real life experience, you will prepared for a lifetime in the mountains.

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