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Mountain guide
Mountaineering expert who guides travellers or other mountaineers on their path / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A mountain guide is a specially trained and experienced professional mountaineer who is certified by local authorities or mountain guide associations. They are considered to be high-level experts in mountaineering, and are hired to instruct or lead individuals or small groups who require this advanced expertise. This professional class of guides arose in the middle of the 19th century when alpine climbing became recognized as a sport.[1]
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