Qualifications
We take pride in delivering great experiences for our clients. We are dedicated to training, ethics, integrity and safety. We are pleased to share with you our certificates that demonstrate commitment to our principles.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and is the most widely accepted outdoor ethics program used on public lands. Through relevant and targeted education, research and outreach, the Center ensures the long-term health of our natural world. In its simplest form, Leave No Trace is about making good decisions to protect the world around you - the world we all enjoy.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions.
Food Handler Certificate of Completion
Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the eFoodcard Training Program is designed to improve food safety and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Because foodborne illness and outbreaks can occur so easily, food handler training is required by law in many states. That means that employees may not handle food without valid proof of training.
Backcountry Food Handler Certificate of Completion
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) provides a comprehensive online training and certification for food handlers. The course is by Center for Business Outreach, Northern Arizona University.
Associate Member of Arizona Guides Association
The Arizona Guides Association (AGA) is non-profit organization dedicated to serving the local tourism industry through adherence to high standards of integrity, proficiency, and knowledgeability gained from continuing education and certification of members (ranging from bi-lingual skills to museum docent qualifications). Members are positive and exuberant ambassadors for guests and attendees who offer quality service to the tourism industry for a broad spectrum of programs and activities, including stellar staffing and hospitality for any size group.
The Roles and Expertise of Members range from providing accurate information on topics of history, folklore of the Native American and Mexican cultures, geography, geology, flora and fauna, to recommendations for shopping, restaurants, museums, golf courses, special events, and statewide attractions. They confidently escort groups on varied activities, such as horseback riding, jeep or hummer tours, mountain biking, river rafting, hiking, team-building and shopping.
