Montana Guide School Requirements
Personal Risk and Liability
Students will be required to sign an “Acknowledgement of Risk and Assumption of Personal Responsibility” form for accident and or illness. The form will be distributed on the first day of the course. Mills Wilderness Adventures of Montana, Inc. recommends that students carry personal medical insurance coverage in case of injury.Attendance
Students are required to attend classes daily for the full time allotted. Two unexcused absences will result in the student being dismissed from the school. Students are expected to be on time, participate in training sessions and class. All students must be present in the school setting unless verbal authorization from the instructor has been given.Physical and Other Entrance Requirements
The school does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. To the extent possible, our school will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to access our training. The nature of a guide and packer school requires specific physical demands on individuals and as such, decisions regarding the ability of an individual to participate will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Each student must be at least 17 years of age and in good physical and mental health. Students under the age of 18 must have written parental consent. (A guide license requires a minimum age of 18). Students must be physically able to ride a horse, hike and live in high elevations and lift at least 80 pounds of weight chest high.Montana Guide Licensing
Criminal records or violations of state or federal regulations pertaining to outfitting or fish and game laws may have an affect on a student’s eligibility to become a licensed guide. Montana Guides applicants are required by law to be a minimum of 18 years of age. Licensing requirements vary from state to state.-top of page-