Basic Ski Guide ESC
Employable Skills Certificate Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 15.0 units
Backcountry skiing and splitboarding has grown significantly in popularity in recent years. Most commercial guide services and educational organizations require backcountry ski/splitboard 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, Rescue, and Level 2 courses through the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE). Additionally, courses within this Employable Skills Certificate will prepare the student for the AMGA Ski/Splitboard Guides Course and an A3 recognized Professional 1 course.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Ski Guide ESC (Total 15) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 15 | ||
| WLD 107B | Wilderness First Responder | 4.5 |
| WLD 110B | Leave No Trace Trainer | 1.5 |
| WLD 125A | Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding: Beginning | 1.5 |
| WLD 125B | Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding: Intermediate | 1.5 |
| WLD 126C | Multi-day Ski/Splitboard Touring | 3 |
| WLD 128A | Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain | 3 |