mountaineering

Question
QUESTION: Hey Jeff, i want to take mountaineering as a profession or career. so as an
expertise will you tell me career options n future earnings in the field of
mountaineering. Please also suggest about this field as a career as i m serious to
take  this field as a profession. Please reply soon.

ANSWER: Gaurav,
Are you located in the United States?  There are several careers available.  There are Guides, Instructors, Rescue personnel.  You don't mention if you have mountaineering experience.  Taking mountaineering classes to be sure if this is the career for you is imperative.  There are also various certifications that are available and necessary.   I would suggest contacting the American Alpine Club and also checking the guides and instruction section in the back of Climbing Magazine or other publications. Contact them and inquire about what they, the employers require.   I can tell you it is extremely difficult to make a living in this field.

Jeff

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QUESTION: hey jeff i m from india and going to attend a mountaineering course. so how difficult is to earn living in this career. what is the approximate earning in this career. i will be greately thankfull if u give the full detail to me about this field. please reply soon.

Answer
Gaurav,

It is impossible for me to tell you the earning potential of this career. Like any other profession there are people who make a lot of money and some who can only manage to do it for a hobby.  Most people I know in this field don't make a full time living at it. They supplement their incomes doing other things.

Ask the instructors of your course. They will be more qualified to explain the economics of a career in your area.