gunkiemike
Dec 27, 2013, 2:29 PM
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JimTitt wrote: Yup, and on how to cope with groups of varying ages, how to work with underage children without ending up in prison, how to provide a value day for paying customers etc, etc. These things are not easy to teach. They are what most folks call "people skills", and some folks just aren't good at it. Yes, AMGA programs address "client care", route selection, and efficiency throughout the day. But some folks are really good climbers and just not that good at these softer aspects. Quite often it makes the difference between a client's good experience, e.g. "Had a great time, can't wait to climb with you again", and a less memorable, ho-hum day. As far as "underage children"... if a guide is doing something that has potential prison consequences...what can I say? They are doing something VERY wrong.
(This post was edited by gunkiemike on Dec 27, 2013, 3:56 PM)
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