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Why Hire a GORP Guide

GUIDE & 

OUTFITTER 

RECOGNIZED

PROFESSIONAL

  • Clients report that the value of their experience was improved by 85-100% because they hired a guide!

  • GORP Guides have successfully demonstrated their knowledge

​GORP Guides are able to:

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  1. Provide guests with region-specific knowledge that will optimize their experience​

  2. Identify 101 Species of local animals and plants​

  3. Tell guests interesting facts about your state and country, including history, events and natural features​

  4. Work with tourism industry organizations.​

  5. ​Be knowledgeable about public natural resource management and how to work with them.​​

  6. Provide quality customer service for various types of clients.​​

  7. Help clients deepen their appreciation and care for wildlife management and the environment.

  8. Use interpretive communication skills to enhance the clients’ experience.​​

  9. Adapt services to client interests.​

GORP Certified Guides are

Industry-Recognized Professionals

  • Adventure travel is an extremely diverse and expanding industry, making guiding and outfitting competitive.

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  • The GORP program provides a means for guides to stay current with industry trends through continuing education opportunities. 

 

  • The content is aligned with the international voluntary best practice standards compiled by guide businesses with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). 

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