Hiking/Backpacking Guide

The Wildland Trekking Company

Hiking, Backpacking, Llama Guides - Turn great adventures into unforgettable experiences!

Lead a variety of hikes in beautiful places: hiring guides in specific regions across the US

Seasonal
Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Hiking/Backpacking Guide

Location
North Carolina, Montana, Estes Park, Colorado, Idaho, Flagstaff, Arizona, California, Washington, and St. George, Utah
Wages/Pay
$2,000.00 - $5,000.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Apr 01, 2025

Wildland Trekking Co is seeking Guides to lead backpacking, hiking, lodge or campground based, day hike and llama trekking trips in 2025. Work from April - October in our desert or Appalachian regions or June through September/October in: The Greater Yellowstone region, Pacific Northwest, New England, Sierras, Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Grand Canyon, Southern Utah and Joshua Tree. 

Guides manage all aspects of the trip. They prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of backpacking and camping, provide interpretive information, manage risk in variable environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction.

Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people, paid training, post-trip gratuities, and opportunities for professional growth into management positions. Imagine working a job where many of America's premier hiking destinations are your day-to-day lifestyle.

The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking or llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who have the ability to turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure. 

Qualifications:

  • 21 years of age

  • Previous guiding experience (1-2+ years preferred)

  • Hold, or obtain, a valid WFR/WEMT

  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, a ServSafe Backcountry Food Handlers Certification

  • Clean Background check and Motor Vehicle Record (minor infraction ok)

  • Excellent camping/backcountry living skills 

  • Experience and desire to cook delicious meals in an outdoor setting 

  • Practiced interpretation and/or teaching skills, strong local knowledge (or willingness to dig in and learn about an area) 

  • A service-oriented work ethic

  • High level of fitness

  • Enthusiasm for being outside in all weather

  • Superb customer service and people skills

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications, go to our website to read more about what we offer, what we're looking for, and the specifics of the job we are looking to fill.

Next, fill out our online application. We respond to all completed applications within 1 - 2 weeks or sooner. 

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