Guide Training & Certification Hub

NTB-approved training modules, certification tracking, mentorship, and peer knowledge exchange

Your CE Progress — 2026

24

/ 30 points required

6 more points needed for annual renewal

4

Modules completed

3

Mentorship sessions

12

Reports submitted

8

Peers helped

Online Training LibraryNTB-approved modules

First Aid & MedicalNTB Approved

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Fundamentals

Nepal Red Cross / WFA

+8 CE pts

16 hours
4.9
1,240 guides
Altitude illness recognition (AMS/HACE/HAPE)
Emergency stabilisation
Patient assessment

+2 more topics

EnglishNepali
Altitude MedicineNTB Approved

Altitude Sickness: Prevention, Recognition & Response

CIWEC Hospital / NTB

+4 CE pts

8 hours
4.8
2,150 guides
Acclimatisation physiology
AMS diagnosis & Gamow bags
HAPE & HACE emergency protocols

+2 more topics

EnglishNepaliTibetan
English LanguageNTB Approved

English for Mountain Guides — Intermediate

British Council Nepal / NTB

+6 CE pts

24 hours
4.7
890 guides
Safety vocabulary
Client briefings
Emergency communication

+2 more topics

Nepali
Navigation & SafetyNTB Approved

GPS Navigation & Emergency Protocols

Nepal Mountaineering Association

+3 CE pts

6 hours
4.6
678 guides
GPS device use
Map reading & compass
Emergency beacon activation

+2 more topics

EnglishNepali
Cultural & EthicsNTB Approved

Cultural Sensitivity & Responsible Guiding

TAAN / NTB

+2 CE pts

4 hours
4.9
1,560 guides
Temple and monastery etiquette
Photography ethics
Gender sensitivity

+2 more topics

EnglishNepali
Porter WelfareNTB Approved

Porter Rights, Welfare & Best Practices

Porters Progress UK / KEEP

+2 CE pts

3 hours
4.8
423 guides
TAAN porter code of practice
Maximum load standards
Insurance requirements

+2 more topics

EnglishNepali

Certification Tracker

NTB Licensed Trekking Guide

Nepal Tourism Board

04521

2021-08-15

2026-08-15

Active

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Expired 14 days ago

Wilderness Medical Associates

8832

2024-03-10

2026-03-10

Annapurna Conservation Area Guide

ACAP / NTNC

1188

2023-01-20

2027-01-20

Active

High Altitude Rescue (IFMGA Prep)

Nepal Mountaineering Association

092

2025-11-05

2028-11-05

Active

Mentorship NetworkSenior guides matched with emerging guides

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Ang Rita Sherpa

Namche Bazaar

5
28 years12 mentees
EBCKhumbu IcefallIsland Peak
High altitude rescue
Client psychology
Acclimatisation planning

Former chief guide for Himalayan Guides Nepal. 8 Everest summits as support guide. IFMGA certified. Passionate about developing the next generation of certified guides.

Available: Apr–Nov

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Nima Doma Tamang

Kathmandu / Langtang

4.9
16 years8 mentees
LangtangGosaikundaHelambu
Women trekkers
Cultural interpretation
Emergency first response

One of Nepal's most respected female mountain guides. Advocate for gender inclusion in the trekking industry. Specialises in cultural interpretation and safety protocols.

Available: Year-round

P

Purna Bahadur Gurung

Pokhara

4.8
22 years18 mentees
Annapurna CircuitABCPoon HillMustang
Annapurna region
Altitude medicine
Weather reading

Senior guide and trainer at Pokhara Guide Training Centre. Expert in Annapurna Conservation Area protocols. Trained over 50 guides in the last decade.

Available: Mar–Dec

Peer Knowledge Exchange
Guides Only

D

Best practice for pacing groups with mixed fitness levels on the EBC route?

Dawa K.Senior Guide
·2 hours ago·14 replies·89 views
#EBC#Client Management
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Thorong La crossing — how do you handle clients who want to turn back at High Camp?

Pemba S.Licensed Guide
·5 hours ago·22 replies·156 views
#Annapurna#Decision Making
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Requesting WFR recertification — does TrekkrOS training count toward renewal?

Nima R.Emerging Guide
·Yesterday·7 replies·44 views
#Certification#WFR
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New Restricted Area Permit changes for Manaslu 2026 — what you need to know

Tshering L.Senior Guide
·2 days ago·31 replies·420 views
#Manaslu#Permits#Regulations

Continuing Education Points System

How to Earn CE Points

Points count toward annual NTB license renewal

Complete WFR Fundamentals module

Training

+8 pts

Submit verified trail condition report

Reporting

+1 pts

Mentor a junior guide (per session)

Mentoring

+3 pts

Attend NTB-approved workshop

Training

+5 pts

Complete English Language module

Training

+6 pts

Peer forum answer marked as 'Helpful'

Community

+0.5 pts

Why CE Points Matter

NTB License Renewal

30 CE points required for annual trekking guide license renewal

Operator Priority Dispatch

Guides with 40+ points get priority in TrekkrOS operator booking matching

Salary Premium

Certified high-CE guides can command 15–25% salary premium

NMA Certification Path

CE points track toward IFMGA / NMA advanced certification prerequisites