Job Description:

• 1) Organizes and conducts mountain-climbing expeditions for adventurers or tourists: Arranges for camping and climbing equipment, transportation to site of ascent, and services of medical or other personnel as needed.

• 2) Selects ascent consistent with experience and endurance of members of climbing party.

• 3) Leads party to site of ascent and during climb.

• 4) Gives advice and instruction to climbing novices in accepted techniques and use of equipment.

• 5) May obtain permits to climb in restricted areas and verify quantity and quality of client-furnished equipment to ensure fulfillment of prerequisites prior to departure.

• 6) May give classroom instructions in mountaineering and wilderness survival.