High Mountain Guide Training
Gain expertise in high-altitude mountain guiding for adventure tourism. Learn to plan secure routes on 4,000-4,500m peaks, interpret alpine weather patterns, handle altitude illnesses like AMS, HAPE, HACE, guide glacier teams safely, perform crevasse rescues, and manage client logistics and emergencies. Deliver memorable professional ascents in regions such as the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas, ensuring client safety and satisfaction throughout demanding expeditions.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to plan and lead safe climbs on peaks between 4,000 to 4,500 metres. You will master alpine weather forecasting, route planning, glacier navigation, crevasse rescue techniques, hazard assessment, equipment selection, logistics, high-altitude health management, and team leadership. Finish prepared to organise dependable high-mountain expeditions that clients value and cherish.
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Develop skills
- High-altitude route planning: Create secure paths on 4,000–4,500m summits for tourist groups.
- Glacier navigation and rescue: Guide rope teams and perform swift crevasse rescues.
- Alpine weather analysis: Convert detailed forecasts into straightforward go/no-go decisions.
- Altitude sickness management: Spot, prevent, and treat AMS, HAPE, and HACE effectively.
- Professional guiding: Oversee clients, supplies, and crisis response on major peaks.
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