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Rocrates · · The Forum · Joined Apr 2020 · Points: 15

So I have a “friend” who just got into guiding and had a question that stumped me, which I am hoping that the brilliant minds of Mountain Project can solve.  It is as follows:

Under what circumstances is it appropriate to make (subtle) advances towards a client, if one is in the backcountry, and there is a certain implication?

Any information for my “friend” would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Dirty Jim · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 0

Is this an "Always Sunny" style implication?

Rob WardenSpaceLizard · · las Vegans, the cosmic void · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 130

I think every guide has had a client try and bang them...i dont think you should every try and instigate banging a client. 

Jim Titt · · Germany · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 490
Rocrates wrote: So I have a “friend” who just got into guiding and had a question that stumped me, which I am hoping that the brilliant minds of Mountain Project can solve.  It is as follows:

Under what circumstances is it appropriate to make (subtle) advances towards a client, if one is in the backcountry, and there is a certain implication?

Any information for my “friend” would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

It's unprofessional in ANY context.

Rocrates · · The Forum · Joined Apr 2020 · Points: 15
Jim Titt wrote:

It's unprofessional in ANY context.

What if the client is my wife?

Dirty Jim · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2019 · Points: 0
D S · · Bishkek, KG · Joined May 2014 · Points: 0
Rocrates wrote:

What if the client is my wife?

I also choose this guys wife

Ben Molloy · · Keene, NY · Joined Mar 2018 · Points: 0
Rocrates wrote:

What if the client is my wife?

You heard the man, it’s unacceptable. Guides around the country are outraged you’d sully the profession with such acts

K Weber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 15

What kinda activity?

River running
Mountain Climbing
Hiking
Mountain biking
Sightseeing Europe

No to everything but River Rafting its ok

Scurvy Dave · · Squamish · Joined May 2018 · Points: 0

Raft guide here.

Send it.

Honestly I'm surprised that not sending it isn't in direct violation of the employment terms.

HBTHREE · · ma · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 30

Dude did u reply to your own question asking ""what if it's my wife"?  Your bro's asking if it's morally ok to bang yer wife after he takes her climbing? Yes. If it's just the tip.

Blue Collar Climbing · · Gear Protected Lowball · Joined Jan 2020 · Points: 0

Man, if you want your friend to bang your wife, there's no need to do this guide rigmarole. It's 2020, nobody is judging y'all.

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,737
Blue Collar Climbing wrote: Man, if you want your friend to bang your wife, there's no need to do this guide rigmarole. It's 2020, nobody is judging y'all.

Make sure your guide friend uses AMGA-approved protection.

Mark Pilate · · MN · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 25

Hold on a sec.  I don’t like where this is headed...
RAFT guides are gettin laid?!!?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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