# Basic Mountain Guide ESC (Employable Skills Certificate)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/basic-mountain-guide-esc-summer-2021

**Units:** 16.5 units

Many people are introduced to the mountain climbing as an extension of their rock climbing experience. Most commercial guide services and educational organizations require mountaineering guides to have and maintain the appropriate level of experience and certification. This Employable Skills Certificate provides the opportunity to receive the following industry recognized certificates and courses: Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Leave No Trace Trainer, and American Avalanche Association (A3) recognized Recreation Level 1 and Rescue courses through the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). Additionally, courses within this Employable Skills Certificate will also prepare the student for the AMGA Alpine Skills Course and Alpine Guides Course.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Basic Mountain Guide ESC (Total 16.5)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 16.5** | |  |
| WLD 107B | Wilderness First Responder | 4.5 |
| WLD 110B | Leave No Trace Trainer | 1.5 |
| WLD 117A | Beginning Mountaineering | 3 |
| WLD 117B | Intermediate Mountaineering | 3 |
| WLD 120A | Rock Climbing: Beginning | 1.5 |
| WLD 120B | Rock Climbing: Intermediate | 3 |