{"id":84228,"date":"2022-04-07T17:12:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T13:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/guide-training-course\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T08:45:03","slug":"guide-training-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armgeo.am\/en\/guide-training-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain guides\u2019 training courses"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the<\/span> popularity of<\/span> mountain tourism<\/span> increases annually, <\/span>the need for mountain<\/span> guides’ services increases too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Armenian Geographic<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0has been organizing two-month training course<\/span>s<\/span> for mountain guides\u00a0 <\/span>since 2022<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

There are three key reasons to <\/span>pass <\/span>our courses:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Learning<\/span> theory from experts;<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Boosting your practical skills during <\/span>real outdoor activities<\/span> (hikes);<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. If you<\/span> complete the course with honors<\/span>, you may work as a mountain guide in <\/span>Armenian Geographic<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You will have <\/span>theoretical <\/em>and practical <\/em>classes during your two-month course.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    During<\/span> theoretical<\/b> classes<\/b> you will study the <\/span>geographical location<\/span> of the Armenian Highland mountains, learn how to <\/span>plan a<\/span> walking route,<\/span> choose the right <\/span>equipment for hiking. <\/span>Besides<\/span>, you will acquire skills of <\/span>working<\/span> with GPS, <\/span>targeting areas <\/span>in a mountainous landscape and providing first aid.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    During<\/span> practical classes<\/b> (hikes)<\/b> you will apply the acquired knowledge in practice,<\/span> develop skills and abilities<\/span>. You may also <\/span>accompany the group as an assistant<\/span> or as a trailing guide if you want.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Course lecturers: <\/span>Tigran Varag<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 founder of the Armenian Geographic company, author of the books “<\/span>Mountains of Armenia<\/span><\/a><\/span>” and “<\/span>The Mountainous Island<\/a><\/span>“<\/span>; Rafik Zhamakochyan \u2013 doctor; Ashot Davtyan \u2013 a tourism and trail building specialist; <\/span>H<\/span>rachuhi Ayvazyan<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 manager of ArmGeo and others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    What we offer<\/h3>\n

    During<\/span> the course you will have the opportunity to <\/span>use your knowledge<\/span> for practical matters<\/span>. <\/span>Moreover<\/span> you will make some acquaintances and find new<\/span> friends.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    And most importantly<\/span> \u2013 you will master a new profession in 2 months only, a fact <\/span>proved by<\/span> a special <\/span>certificate<\/b> by the Armenian Geographic company.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

    Our events<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As the popularity of mountain tourism increases annually, the need for mountain guides’ services increases too. Armenian Geographic\u00a0has been organizing two-month training courses for mountain guides\u00a0 since 2022. 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