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Program Overview

Backcountry Guide

Campus

  • V Vermilion
16
Credits
Certificate

Program Overview

The Backcountry Guide Certificate consists of a mix of courses from Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness and Park Management, Physical Education, Biology, and Health. As a graduate, you will have the foundational skills and technical knowledge for guiding trips and recreational excursions in backcountry and wilderness settings.

Students celebrating graduation.
$30K
Median annual salary for jobs in this field
29%
Projected job growth in the next decade
44K
Jobs currently employed with this field

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Reasons to Attend Minnesota North

Gain valuable backcountry knowledge.

The Backcountry Guide Certificate also aligns with the following degree programs:

  • Wilderness EMS
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Outdoor Recreation Therapy
  • Wilderness and Park Management

Enjoy a career outdoors.

The Backcountry Guide Certificate is ideal for people interested in careers such as Wilderness Guide, Fishing/Hunting Guide, Outdoor Instructor, Park Naturalist, Interpreter, Outfitter, Horse Pack Leader, and Trip Leader.