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Re: [cuchulainn1856] AMGA Certifications-Finance Difficulties:
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skiclimb
Nov 5, 2011, 2:47 PM
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Been years since I guided or paid much attention to how the certifications are used or gained.
But basically certification or not No-one is going to be a true professional guide until they have spent time assisting for a while. There is way more to guiding than being a climber, or being a people person. Being mentored is basically the only way.
Back when I guided someone like the OP would often be hired as an apprentice/assistant. Possibly paid but just as likely not.. might get lunch or a beer at the end of the day. Or for multi-day/expedition stuff no pay but expenses covered.
As time went on an assistant would gain pay and responsibilities or might lose interest in being a guide But if they stuck around and gained the experience and trust of the other guides and owner they eventually get to lead singles or lead groups on their own.
I would think this is still the case even with certification.
Back then the best way to get into guiding was to get to know the guides in your local area and if you really wanted to be a guide they would generally open the door to you and help you get started.
I doubt certifications have changed that very much. Other than being a basic step one must go through.
Guess I'm curious if this is more or less how things still tend to work? Or if some cert is generally required before you are allowed near clients these days. dunno.
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PS as to the OPs question on assistance for certifications. Solid established guide services often helped their guides get needed training. My employers brought in the AMGA to get us certified, helped cover costs for medical training and such. Your local service may or may not do the same.
But get over there and find out what they want and how to get in is my advice.
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