This course is designed to improve a guide’s ability to effectively navigate the mountains. By blending the best of "old school" techniques and modern tools, you will gain a better understanding of both the planning and field portions of any outing. Please plan 3-5 hours for completion.

This course includes: 

• 3 hours of instruction catered to climbing and ski guides.
• Hands-on homework to be done at the end of modules.
• Assessments that must be completed before moving on to the next module.

   

Equipment list:

• Student will need the following for all aspects this course:
  • Computer and Caltopo.com account
  • Smartphone with the following apps:
    • Avenza Maps
    • Gaia GPS
    • Guide Pace
  • Compass
  • UTM Gridfinder
  • Notebook