Hiking Guide Training
Master professional hiking guide skills for the travel and tourism industry—plan safe day hikes, manage groups, navigate with confidence, prevent emergencies, and deliver unforgettable trail experiences your clients will rave about.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Hiking Guide Training gives you practical skills to plan and lead safe, enjoyable day hikes in the United States. Learn to select realistic routes, read maps, use GPS, manage gear, food, water, and clothing, and apply Leave No Trace. Build confidence with hazard assessment, emergency planning, group leadership, communication, and ready-to-use templates that streamline every step from pre-hike briefings to post-hike reports.
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Develop skills
- Pro navigation skills: read maps, use compass and GPS with guide-level accuracy.
- Fast route planning: build safe, timed day-hike itineraries for all fitness levels.
- Risk and safety mastery: spot hazards early and apply pro mitigation strategies.
- Group leadership on trail: brief clients, set pace, resolve conflicts, keep morale high.
- Emergency-ready guiding: create EAPs, manage incidents, and coordinate evacuations.
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