The post provides a comprehensive guide to preparing for the ARG Exam (Rockies). It discusses the multiple facets of training effectively, including role playing, climbing, rescue scenarios, and training with various partners and in different weather conditions. It underscores the importance of enjoyment, learning, adaptability, and overcoming stress as key components of the training process. Additionally, it offers tips for the exam week and insights into the marking process. The author encourages learners to embrace the experience as an opportunity for growth in their climbing/guiding career.
Category: ACMG
Guides Training Rock (GTR Rockies)
The course is after all, A COURSE. So while you’ll be expected to demonstrate some competencies, mostly the morning consist of you watching and learning as the instructors demo skills & techniques
What it took me to get into the Guides Training Rock (GTR)?
You are going to need partners that are willing to let you take the wheel on objectives, jump on those crux pitches, and are overall supportive & stoked!
So You Wanna Be a Guide Eh?
The author shares their journey towards pursuing certification in the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Training and Assessment Program (TAP). While expressing uncertainty due to their age and the high costs associated with the program, they cite passion for guiding as their motivation. The post serves as a personal narrative and general guide for those interested in the TAP.
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