 | Adventure guide (Exciting Outdoor Careers) Author: Hicks, Dwayne | |
| Price: $7.59 | ||
Summary:
What's it like to be an adventure guide? Adventure guides lead people on tours of natural environments, and often into potentially dangerous situations. They need to be smart and fit, and they must be leaders with great communication skills to make sure their clients have fun, stay safe, and learn about the environment they are exploring.
Reviews:
Booklist (05/01/26)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2026 Budding thrill seekers will enjoy learning about the fascinating jobs of adventure guides in this entry in the Exciting Outdoor Careers series (6 titles). Over the course of nine short chapters, readers will encounter activities, such as parachuting, white-water rafting, and hiking, that guides may be expected to perform. They’ll also learn what qualities adventure guides need to have to be successful in this career, and about the first-aid skills that guides need in case an emergency arises. The book features numerous images of different types of adventure guides in the wild and easy-to-read text printed on a yellow background. Leather patches of “Outdoor Advice” offer bonus suggestions, such as obtaining one’s CPR certification and hiking as a way to build stamina for this highly active career. - Copyright 2026 Booklist.
