Also called: Rock Climbing Guide
Leads people through slot canyons and up rock walls on ropes.
Guides teach rappelling and climbing in places like Utah's slot canyons and Yosemite, rigging safe anchors and keeping beginners calm.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. AMGA single-pitch or canyon guide certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Leadership.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Rigging anchors, teaching rappels and keeping beginners calm in a slot canyon is fully hands-on; AI barely touches it.
Classes: PE/fitness, Earth Science, Health/first aid, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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