Northeast Mountain Guiding

Northeast Mountain Guiding is an approved provider for the Professional Hiking Guides Association (PHGA). The PHGA trains and certifies hiking and backpacking guides in the United States at a professional level through a 6 level training and certification program. Below you will find the courses that are offered by NMG.

Hiking Guide

Course length: 2 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness First Aid certification, CPR/AED (Red Cross or AHA)

Assistant Backpacking Guide

Course length: 3 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness First Aid certification, CPR/AED (Red Cross or AHA), PHGA certified Hiking Guide

Certificate coverage: Day trips and trips with an PHGA Certified Backpacking Guide Level I or above

Backpacking Guide Level I

Course length: 3 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification, Leave No Trace Trainer, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA), NPGA certified Assistant Backpacking Guide, 70% or above on the PHGA Wilderness Navigation Exam II, 144 hour apprenticeship program with an PHGA certified Backpacking Guide

Certificate coverage: Day trips and trips ranging from overnight to 5 days in length on terrain up to Class II

Backpacking Guide Level II

Course length: 5 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Leave No Trace Trainer, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA), PHGA certified Backpacking Guide Level I, Avalanche Awareness Workshop

Certificate coverage: Day trips and trips ranging from overnight to 15 days in length on terrain up to Class III

Backpacking Guide Level III

Course length:  6 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Leave No Trace Master Educator, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA), PHGA certified Backpacking Guide Level II, Red Cross Water Safety Certification, FDA Food Handler's License, AIARE Level I

Certificate coverage: Day trips to expeditions

Trekking Guide

Course length: 6 days

Prerequisites: 18 years of age, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Leave No Trace Master Educator, CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross or AHA), PHGA certified Backpacking Guide Level III, Red Cross Water Safety Certification, Wilderness Starguard, FDA Food Handler's License

Certificate coverage: Day trips, expeditions and trekking/touring of any length

Note: After taking the course every individual must pass the assessment to gain certification for that level.

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