Hiking and Backpacking Guide

Intrepid

131d

About The Position

Share your passion of nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! We are now seeking guides to lead trips for seven stunning regions across the US - from Olympia, Washington to Morrisville, Vermont (and beautiful destinations in between). As a Guide, you will enhance the lives of our guests by doing everything in their power to lead and facilitate a safe, fun, positive, unforgettable outdoor adventure experience while fostering a respect and appreciation for the special places we travel in.

Requirements

• Be 21 years or older, as required by insurance to drive
• Must have significant personal and/or professional multi-day guiding experience in the backcountry (1-2 years)
• Willingness to run any trip type barring physical restriction discussed and accommodation made upon hire
• Successfully complete WTC Guide Training Course, shadow trip, and all applicable trainings
• Competence in backcountry travel and living skills
• Hold/Maintain current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Technician (WEMT) and Adult CPR certification
• Obtain/maintain a Backcountry Food Handlers or ServSafe certification
• Pass a background and motor vehicle investigation
• Pass a drug test (CA only)
• Ability and willingness to pick up and carry a heavy backpack (45-65 lbs) for multiple hours/days
• For front country trips, the ability and willingness to pick up and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack of 25-35 lbs
• Willing and able to guide at least two trips monthly during peak season
• For Driving: commercial driving experience preferred (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers); ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer

Responsibilities

• Guest email correspondence before the trip
• Gear and food preparation
• Pre-trip orientation meeting
• Assist guests in learning basic skills (backpack adjusting and putting up tents, etc)
• Natural and human history interpretation
• Risk management
• First aid
• Cooking and clean-up
• Gear repair in the field
• Meaningful post trip wrap up with guests
• Post trip gear de-issue and trip debrief
• Drive groups to and from the trailhead, possibly including pulling a trailer
• Assume all llama related responsibilities in addition to guide duties for llama trips

Benefits

• Fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people
• Paid training
• Post-trip gratuities
• Opportunities for professional growth into management positions
• Working in many of America's premier hiking destinations

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees