The Wares and The Rogers represent two distinct but closely connected paths within Maine’s guiding world.
Carroll and Lila Ware are known for their commitment to tradition, high standards, and teaching the foundational skills that have helped to shape generations of guides through their Legendary Maine Guide Preparation School. Their work reflects a deep respect for time-tested methods, mentorship, and preparing future guides….the right way.
John and Tami Rogers bring a complementary perspective that strengthens guide education and outdoor learning through proven hands-on teaching and personal mentoring using proven techniques. Together, their story is one of collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to the future of Maine’s outdoor guiding traditions.
In this episode, we talk about how guiding and becoming a guide has changed over time, and why preserving knowledge, skills, and values matters more than ever. It’s a conversation about legacy, adaptation, and the responsibility that comes with shaping the next generation of future Maine guides.
This episode holds a big reveal, in that it serves as an announcement of the Wares’ retirement, and the merging of the two Guide schools into one operated by the Rogers on the road ahead.
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Host: Michael Jones
Producer: Sheri Maines
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