High Mountain Guide Training
Gain expertise in high-altitude mountain guiding for tourism and adventure travel. Learn to plan secure routes on 4,000–4,500m summits, interpret alpine weather patterns, handle altitude illnesses like AMS, HAPE, and HACE, guide teams across glaciers, perform crevasse rescues, and manage client groups and emergencies effectively. Ideal for professional guiding in the Alps, Andes, or Himalayas, ensuring safe and memorable climbs.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to plan and guide safe ascents on peaks between 4,000 and 4,500 metres. You will master alpine weather forecasting, route planning, glacier navigation, crevasse rescue techniques, hazard assessment, equipment selection, logistical coordination, high-altitude health management, and team leadership. By the end, you'll be prepared to create dependable high-mountain expeditions that inspire confidence in your clients.
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Develop skills
- High-altitude route planning: Create secure paths on 4,000–4,500m peaks for clients.
- Glacier travel and rescue: Guide rope teams and perform swift crevasse rescues.
- Alpine weather analysis: Convert forecasts into decisive go/no-go decisions.
- Altitude risk control: Spot and treat AMS, HAPE, and HACE promptly.
- Guide management: Oversee clients, supplies, and crisis plans on major summits.
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