O nly a few climbing areas, such as Joshua Tree National Park, require any training or evaluation in order to guide. Getting out of this potentially dangerous situation calls upon a guide's expertise and training. Although risk can never be eliminated, proper training can help minimize it. Climbing skills alone are not enough. Guiding experience and training, as well as evaluation of guiding-specific skills, are essential to maximize competency and greatly reduce potential hazards.
Most people expect formal training of a doctor or lawyer.