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Jul 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm #1276395

W. P.
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@uriah034
Locale: South

I am thinking about getting a guide certification(s) for backpacking. I have some experience guiding, but would like to put some credentials with my experience. Most of this would be for my enjoyment of having these certifications, but also to give people more confidence when I guide hikes for different groups. So, what are some of the more common or reputable backpacking/hiking certifications? Also, what kind of first aid certifications are out there. Thanks.

Jul 7, 2011 at 6:05 am #1756737

John S.
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@jshann

NOLS course and becoming a wilderness first responder.

Jul 7, 2011 at 3:19 pm #1756941

Eric Blumensaadt
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@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

The NAtionalski Patrol has the Outdoor Emergency Care course and book. It's nearly teh same as the standard EMT book but with winter and other ourdoor specific additions.

The 40 hour course is around $75. I think.

Jul 7, 2011 at 3:29 pm #1756943

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@biointegra
Locale: Puget Sound

WMI (NOLS) WOFR [link]

I have done this course 3 times over the years, and have benefited greatly. It is basically the same course material & similar test as EMT + it is of course wilderness oriented; 80 hours.

Jul 8, 2011 at 11:48 am #1757235

Carter Hunt
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@thechamp
Locale: Portland, OR

Avalanche and glacier rescue courses if you will be travelling in that terrain. Taking a NOLS course is not a certification – get a guiding job and accumulate days worked or simply keep a log of personal days that documents your experience.
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