Iapetus999 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 How much should I tip my RMI guide on my summit climb this week? Or another way of saying it: How grateful should I be to my guide for helping to haul my sorry ass up the side of a big-ass mountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotzen Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Just don't tip her/him over too far, is the only advice I can give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 IF he's willing to autograph your RMI nalgene bottle I'd say about 50 cents (25 if you have to supply the pen). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 It depends on whether he puts out or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Its on the back of the release you sign:  summit climb: $50 just to rim: $35 top of the Cleaver: $20 Ingraham flats: $10 Camp Muir: 50 cents  Be sure you tip them in front of everyone, and say "thanks for the ride" salaciously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iapetus999 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 OK suppose he puts out, we summit, then he signs my bottle. Then how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 if he fills your bottle after he puts out? $75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iapetus999 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 What if he is a she? Is that a bonus or a deduction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 You clearly need a guide to understand this stuff. That'll be $375. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 bonus. and if she doesn't speak in the rmi guide accent, double bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 that all depends on your sexual orientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_warfield Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Guides are service professionals with a lot of experience and training that have a direct impact on your safety and the success of your trip. I would recommend tipping a similar % as waiters/waitresses as long as you feel good about the trip and had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iapetus999 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Guides are service professionals with a lot of experience and training that have a direct impact on your safety and the success of your trip. I would recommend tipping a similar % as waiters/waitresses as long as you feel good about the trip and had fun. So this whole thing cost around $800. So if I tip like at a restaurant that's around....carry the one....$0.75?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Guides are service professionals with a lot of experience and training that have a direct impact on your safety and the success of your trip. I would recommend tipping a similar % as waiters/waitresses as long as you feel good about the trip and had fun. Â Â But if your guide is leading a cattle train, wouldn't that be comparable to tipping the guy who stocks the buffet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Well, if the food is good, and they tip you off on the choice cuts and freshest fruits, then maybe they are worth a bigger tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 mountainguide.com has some tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Well, if the food is good, and they tip you off on the choice cuts and freshest fruits, then maybe they are worth a bigger tip. Â this is true, esp. if they warn you of old potato salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googlebot Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 My systems tell me that the guides would like to be tipped only with Safety Break equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 and they would prefer that you post about it here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I always tip with free passes to the Enumclaw Petting Zoo- you should see the guides' faces light up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 that's the gift that keeps on giving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Squid, let me know if you need a guide this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 why would you need a free pass when you are part of the cornerstone society olyclimbemclaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Do you offfer happy endings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 All my clients reach the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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