Feature  History  Bios  Events  Orgs  Gear  Photos  Forum  Quotes  Reads  Links  Home		This feature article was snagged from . Click here for the previous articles Thoughts on Compatibility Beyond all of these general questions about qualifications, regulations and safety, there is of course the human element to consider: the relationship between you and your guide. This is a tough one to predict. Interviewing your guide before the trip can help you get a feel for whether or not you are compatible, but really only going into the mountains together will answer that question for you. In the best cases, a relationship forms between a climber and their guide which can be in many ways uniquely close and satisfying. After all, you are sharing time in the mountains, and an activity you are both passionately interested in. Sometimes these relationships last and grow for years, even if the climber moves on to pursue other interests, or the guide retires from guiding. At the very least, you want to enjoy your time in the mountains as much as you can, and how comfortable you feel in the company of your guide plays an important role in this enjoyment. You shouldn't feel bad if it just doesn't ''click''. As with any other professional - counselors, doctors, sports trainers, you name it - you want to respect your guide and feel respected by them. If it's not working out, try climbing with other guides, and don't apologize.  Even if it's working out great, you may still benefit from branching out and climbing with a variety of different guides from time to time. You will likely find that a new approach brings you different kinds of information, help, guidance and fun.
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