The ultimate adventure guide training designed by the author of The Professional Guide's Handbook.
Professionalize Your Adventure Skillset
Command the guiding skills that matter most when leading paying guests in dynamic adventure environments.
Waypoint's training for outdoor leaders is built for professionals like you– who already have strong technical skills and want to lead with more control and confidence.
- Group Management
- Communication Skills & Interpretation
- Risk Management and Decision Frameworks
- Guest Experience Techniques
- Trip Management and Operations Skills
Accessible and Affordable Guide Training Courses – On Your Schedule
Essential Guide Skills Course + Certificate
Waypoint’s flagship online skills training for outdoor adventure guides. Build a more complete 'Leadership System' with field-tested methods for managing people, operations, and risk—especially when conditions change and personalities get complicated.
Explore the Guide Course + Certificate
How to Get Hired as a Guide
Learn how to become an adventure guide with this 60 minute insider class. I reveal what outdoor employers really desire, and offer resume and interview strategies that will get you noticed.
Conservation Communication Skills for Guides
Learn how to inspire real guest conservation action in this 65 minute class. Speak credibly without being preachy, and navigate sensitive topics without derailing the trip experience.
Field Operations Toolkit
Your full trip management system as a professional outdoor trip leader. Download guiding checklists, forms and templates– all designed to keep you organized, prepared, and ahead of costly mistakes in the field.
FREE Professional Guide's Glossary
Start building credibility with employers and guests now. 50+ guiding industry terms and definitions.
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Essential Guide Skills Course
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Essential Guide Skills Course
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Conservation Communication Class
Meet Your Instructor
Thanks for being here. I want to make your job easier.
I'm Colby Brokvist, Waypoint's founder and author of the award-winning Professional Guide's Handbook. I have over 20 years of field experience as professional expedition leader and guide training facilitator.
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