Mountain Leader Program Registration

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Overview

Ready to climb higher? Northeast Mountain Guiding's Mountain Leader Program offers expert training amidst the legendary peaks of New England. Learn skills that last a lifetime and push your mountaineering limits.

Walking Tour

Middletown Township, New Jersey

Mountain Leader Program Registration

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Date

Tue, Oct 7

Travelers

2

Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

This is JUST the registration into the Mountain Leader/Backpacking Guide program through the American Hiking Guides Association. Once you register you'll receive an email with information on how to log information needed for the course.

Registration Fee: $45.00 (non-refundable) This fee also covers your annual AHGA membership for 3 years. After 3 years if you haven't enrolled or taken the course you must pay your annual membership per-year.

Backpacking Guide Program Multi-day travel on Class I to IV terrain in a non-winter environment. This is an entry level course.

Course Description Cost Per Person: $450.00 USD

The Backpacking Guide program is for guides operating for overnights or multiple days on Class I to IV terrain in a non-winter environment on non-glaciated terrain. This is the first stage in becoming a Mountain Leader. After registering into this program you will be issued a logbook where you must log 40 "mountain days" before enrolling in a course. This course is 4 to 5 days, depending upon the providers format but is a minimum of 65 hours and includes one overnight trip.

Prerequisites CPR/AED certification Wilderness First Aid certification AHGA approved Wilderness/Land Navigation course AHGA approved Wilderness Survival course Leave No Trace Trainer 40 Quality Mountain Days

Adventure Tips

Check Your Fitness Level

Ensure you are in good physical shape to handle strenuous climbs and glacier crossings.

Prepare for Variable Weather

Bring layered clothing and be ready for sudden changes in mountain weather.

Brush Up on Navigation

Familiarize yourself with map reading and compass skills before the course.

Hydrate Well

Drink plenty of water before and during the climb to stay energized.

Local Insights

Wildlife

White-tailed deer
Bald eagles

History

The White Mountains have hosted mountaineers since the early 1900s and are considered a cradle of American alpinism.

Conservation

Northeast Mountain Guiding promotes Leave No Trace principles to minimize environmental impact and preserve the wild landscapes for future generations.