Consider Hiring A Guide
Outdoor sports and backcountry adventures are more popular than ever before with tons of new people looking to find their edge hiking, skiing, and climbing in the mountains.
Many do not consider the benefits of hiring a guide, often because they are unaware that guides exist or they feel that hiring a guide would be a waste of money.
Seeking professional training with a qualified mountain guide, however, can be a valuable experience for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels and can potentially help to mitigate risks on future trips.
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Guide
First and foremost, hiring a guide is a preventative investment. Guides can further your outdoor education with professional knowledge, teach you safety best practices, and they are trained to spot signs of dangerous conditions.
Guides also provide you with an in-person, hands-on skill check. Your guide will be with you the whole time and can make suggestions on technique to improve future endeavors.
Guides can offer a new perspective on routes you might have done in the past, provide advice on particular routes, and when unexpected situations arise, can help you to reframe expectations for the day.
Guides have a vast knowledge of their areas from ecology and wildlife to terrain and historical insights of the area. You can learn something new!
Guides will plan your trip for you and will make sure to take you to all the best spots. They can also help with other trip logistical issues.
