Mountain and Glacier Guide

Overview

Mountain or Glacier Guides plan, organise and provide guided trips for individuals or groups on mountains or glaciers.

Day-to-day

• meets members of a tour on arrival and makes introductions
• organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor mountaineering and trekking adventures
• sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures that equipment is safe and in working condition
• demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
• provides advice on safety measures, and ensures that activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
• responds to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and takes appropriate further action if required
• answers questions and advises on local interest points within a specific region
• may maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.

Considerations

• physically demanding
• stressful.