Why Hire a GORP Guide

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

Why Hire a GORP Guide?

 

GORP Guides are able to:

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

  • Identify 101 Species of local animals and plants​

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

  • Work with tourism industry organizations.

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

  • Provide quality customer service for various types of clients

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

  • Use interpretive communication skills to enhance the clients’ experience

  • 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.

  • 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).