WG SPECIALIZATION
ARCTIC
The Wilderness Guide Level 2 in Arctic Ecoregions, is an intensive and highly demanding Professional Learning Course for those who are feeling the call to evolve in:
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Personal development and (expedition) leadership skills
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Technical skills related to extreme cold weather expeditions on Ice caps, arctic mountains, nordic terrain and on sea ice (fast)
The WG2 Arctic course merges the hard skills needed in the wilderness with the soft skills needed to create memorable experiences for guests. This course offers you a personal and leadership learning journey as well as technical training in wilderness expeditions, survival, risk assessment and rescue practices, wildlife observation and tracking, interpretative guiding, expedition planning and organisation.
After successfully completing this experience you will receive the certification of the European Wilderness Education School (EWES). Upon completing the course you will be able to take on your internship, after which you will be well on your way to acquire the Arctic Guide Certification Level 2, certified by the Wilderness Guides Association (WGA).
We invite you to take part in this unique course in which you’ll obtain your Certification As a Professional Wilderness Arctic Guide you will become part of an international professional network. Aside from providing you with a firm foundation to join and support the nature guiding industry in Europe, it is also a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand experience in community engagement and ethical wilderness guiding through iconic natural areas in Europe supported by some of the world’s most experienced and passionate Wilderness Guides.
NEXT COURSE DATES
Expeditions to be taken in consecutive dates only.
January 30 to February 18, 2025
THEORY
Planning, Preparation & Online learning
10 Days
Project Introduction, Navigation, Leadership and Expedition planning
EXPEDITION I
Sea Ice: Baltic Sea
11 Days
Sarek National Park, wintercamping & Storjsofallet hotel.
EXPEDITION II
Nordic terrain and Land Ice: Sarek
10 Days
Hinderson Island, wintercamping and Jopikgarden
Part 2
Part 3
Part 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Awareness and consciousness of personal growth
Natural leadership and self-care
Be able to transmit sustainable practices to minimize environmental impacts
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Understanding of participant’s behavior and apply leadership techniques efficiently in order to manage group dynamics
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Technical skills: Cross country skiing with pulks, survival, winter camping, land&sea ice safety and rescue, communications, wildlife safety, tracking, navigation
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Skills and knowledge necessary to design, organize, execute and guide professionally Cold Weather Wilderness Expeditions in the Arctic Ecoregion
Business development and networking
Push your comfort zone and deepen your own connection to your self
Full immersion in expedition guiding in Arctic Ecoregion: Nordic, Land & Sea Ice
INCLUDES
Online learning
Practical Learning Module Sarek
Practical Learning Module Baltic Sea
Certified Learning Guides
Local costs of Learning Guides
Safety equipment
Liability Insurance
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Flights and local transport
Personal equipment
Personal expenses
Travel insurance covering location and activity
Any other expense or service not mentioned in Included