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Curriculum Schedule (click here)
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Columbine Outfitter/Guide School Educational Programs
DATES OF GUIDE SCHOOLS
2008
Colorado Sessions: September 14-25
Wyoming Sessions: July 13-24
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“Be the best you can Be”
DON’T JUST GET TRAINING TIPS, GET AN EDUCATION
Call or write to confirm your seat in the next session
719-592-9098 / 719-661-2354
mw@columbineflyfishers.com
We strive
to provide the most well-rounded and best of instruction to ensure that you become the very best educated, qualified, safe,
and environmentally aware guide possible. This year we have added to the Guide School curriculum sessions on camp
and streamside cookery, trophy fish handeling, and working with the handicapped.
You are gaining a
professional education from a licensed vocational school with state credentialed instructors plus you will receive the
skills certified credentials needed to place you at the top of the job market. If you are currently a practicing guide, this
school will certify and validate your skills. Columbine Guide School is currently indorsed by the Hyde Drift Boat
Company and this school curriculum is articulated for college credit. These are some of the benefits from attending our
school:
1) A full curriculum of twelve plus courses
2)
Over 200 page student handbook and guide manual
3) Six thousand dollars worth of fishing expeditions
4) all room and board for twelve days
5)
Casting evaluations, instruction, and certification
6) Teaching instruction and certification
7) Driftboat or Raft
certification
8) Cookery certification
9) Handicapped service certification
10) Fly tying taught by pro's in the
trade
11) Resume and job placement assistance
12) Ninty-eight percent of our graduates are employed in the
field and employers are calling for more certified guides
13) Reviews and introductions to many leading equipment companies
14) This school is conducted in a practical
working environment in and out-of-doors, and has alot of hands on activity and alot more...
So, what is this
education worth? This school is only
$3600.00
Make an investment into
your future that will make a difference in your life and experience.
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Columbine offers the best fly-fishing schools in the country:
Professional Vocational Guide School
Beginners Schools
Driftboat and Raft Training
Professional Seminars
CASTING CERTIFICATIONS
Check out the specific additional pages (above) for information of these and other
great packages. We also offer CASTING CERTIFICATIONS, call and ask about the options on this offer, 719-592-9098.
We offer PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES taught at your location for employers who want to train staff and initialize
a new group of guides, or for professionals who desire to extend their knowledge and have certified professional courses to
add to their resume. These courses are also perfect for the employer who wishes to provide opportunities for their employees
to become more motivated and well rounded professionals. Courses available are from the school curriculum plus special
motivational and customer service oriented skills development training all designed to enhance a professionals field
of expertise. Ask about rates: 719-592-9098 |
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Listing of programmed courses
- Wilderness
and Fishing First Aid
- Casting
and Fishing Techniques
- Teaching
Students and Clients
- Guide
Responsibilities
- Fly
Tying and Entomology
- Philosophy,
Ethics, and Conversation
- Organization
and Analysis of Trips
- Streamside
and Camp Cuisine
- Trophy
Fish Handling
- Advanced
Outdoor Leadership
- Drift
boat and Raft Operation
- River
Navigation and Water Rescue
- Working
with Handicapped
- Business
and Management
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Staff and Faculty
Mike Willis
Primary courses taught: casting and fishing, teaching, philosophy, ethics,
conservation and conversation, trip organization, leadership, Driftboat and raft operation, working with handicapped
Secondary courses taught: cuisine, business management, fly tying, first
aid
Mike Longo
Primary courses taught: cuisine and cookery, business and management, first
aid
Secondary courses taught: fishing, ethics and conversation, trip organization
Logan Borland
Primary courses taught: fly tying and entomology, guide responsibilities
Secondary courses taught: fishing and casting, driftboat and raft
operation
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