Not all Maine Guides are members of MWGO.  However, MWGO guide members are strongly encouraged to keep their first aid and CPR certification current and to periodically work to upgrade their skills as guides.  To that end MWGO sponsors ongoing Maine Guide Training Workshops offered throughout the year.

We recognize the need for guides to have access to professional development opportunities.  Within the recreational guide classification the skills required are so diverse (at least 9 different outdoor activities are in this category) that it is unlikely any type of test could adequately assess a guides abilities.  Additionally, some guides may start guiding primarily one type of activity, but then diversify into another activity or season of guiding.  Guide Training Workshops are an important resource for professional guides to use in order to maintain (first aid) or improve (i.e. diversify into winter camping) their skills.  Workshops are taught by experienced Master Guides (except for first aid) and are offered at very reasonable rates.  Guides with special expertise are encouraged to offer workshops.  For more information on how to offer a Guide Training Workshop contact Kevin Slater or Greg Shute.

 

Winter Guide Training
 WINTER GUIDE TRAINING

 

Wilderness First Aid
May 10-11, 2008
Details

River Guide Training
River Guide Training
May 7-11, 2008

 

ACA Intro/Essentials of Canoeing Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam and Moving Water Canoe IDW
May 30 – June 1
Details

Cost: $320.00   $250.00 if you say you saw this add on the MWGO website. For detailed information go to www.oltoa.com