AVA Rafting & Zipline
AVA Rafting & Zipline
Currently recruiting for the season from May 1st, 2026 to September 7th, 2026.
AVA has established itself as a leader in the rafting and adventure outfitter business. From our guides and staff to outposts, equipment, trip offerings and level of service, we strive to set the bar at every turn. What could possibly be better than calling the great outdoors your office? Every day is an adventure in the outdoor industry, and every day with AVA promises lasting memories!
AVA Rafting & Zipline Locations: Kremmling, CO - Rafting, Stand-Up Paddle Boards, Inflatable Kayaks & More! (Colorado River) Idaho Springs, CO - Rafting, Ziplining, Via Ferrata & More! (Clear Creek) Buena Vista, CO - Rafting, Ziplining, Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing & More! (Arkansas River)
- Location
- Colorado
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 5 Offices/Outposts
- Housing
- Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About AVA Rafting & Zipline
One thing we hear over and over from our staff is how much they love the AVA family. Each outpost has its own community and culture, and while things get competitive from outpost to outpost (who doesn't love a little friendly competition?), at the end of the day there's nothing we love more than coming together and celebrating our mutual love of the great outdoors.
The Employee Experience
When you work with AVA...
You spend your work week using your amazing people & adventure skills to help others experience Colorado and create lifelong lasting memories that you played a HUGE part in, and then on your weekend you go on your own adventures!
Whether you're enjoying the FREE adventure trips available to you just for being an AVA Rafting & Zipline employee, going on an outing to Red Rocks or winning an outpost volleyball competition, you are sure to create your own lifelong lasting memories both on and off the clock!
Redefine what it means to have another typical weekend, and join the AVA fam!
AVA is one brand in the Outlaw Group, which also includes Peak 1 Express, Breckenridge Ski & Sport, and MileMarker Van Rental. If you're looking to extend your career in the Colorado tourism space, we may have a role for you in one of our other brands after the summer recreation season ends.
Ideal Candidate
Why would you be a great fit for AVA?
Do you love adventure?
Do our core values align with yours?
Do you already spend most of your time outdoors?
Then chances are that if you answered yes to any of those questions, then AVA has your dream job just waiting for you at any of our three outposts in Buena Vista, Kremmling or Idaho Springs, CO.
Take a look through the employment page of our website to search through our current openings and find your best fit here: AVA Rafting & Zipline Employment
Room and Board
Well, Adventure Candidate, on this subject we have options.
Buena Vista: Gold Camp is the on-site staff camping offered at AVA's Buena Vista outpost. Gold Camp is very close to the outpost so your daily commute will be minimal and the time with your fellow guides will be plentiful!
Idaho Springs: Hidden Valley Campground is our staff camping at AVA's Idaho Springs Outpost. Hidden Valley is located in Idaho Springs a short drive from the outpost.
Kremmling: Kremmling is somewhat remote and there is camping in the area, but we do not offer any sort of staff camping. The Kremmling GM can help you with determining lodging options nearby.
Employee Perks
One of the biggest benefits about working with & for such like-minded individuals is that the perks of the position are exactly what you want!
YOU Get to be a Huge Part of Someone's Colorado Adventure!
The Summer of a Lifetime!
Discounts for Your Friends & Family
Competitive Pay Rates
Employee Campground at the Buena Vista Outpost & Idaho Springs Outpost
Rec Center Access at the Idaho Springs Outpost
Gratuities from your Guests in Addition to Your Regular Trip Pay
FREE Adventure Trips @ All 3 AVA Outposts
Year-round employment opportunities
For Fun
No matter which outpost you choose, you'll be located in Colorado's High Country, where the outdoor recreation is almost limitless. Boating, climbing, hiking, fishing - you name it. If it takes place in the woods or the mountains, on rivers or lakes, you'll have options.
Nearby towns also often provide events, festivals, dining, and other attractions.
Our Idaho Springs Outpost is located just 30 minutes from Denver, where you can enjoy professional sports, concerts, art, culture and so much more.
Current Job Openings
Whitewater Raft Guide
Whitewater Raft Guide - No Experience Needed. AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Whitewater Raft Guides for the upcoming season. As a Raft Guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun river trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
A Whitewater Raft Guide is responsible for safely navigating a commercial raft down the river while managing guests, providing interpretive information, and executing swiftwater rescue techniques as needed.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
The job is a perfect summer opportunity for work, with the season lasting typically from May to September. No previous experience is required but we do require an up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification. We provide a raft guide training course at the beginning of the season for all rookie raft guides and a CPR/Wilderness First Aid class for those who do not have their certifications.
Aerial Guide
Do you love the mountains of Colorado or just want to try something new? Do you love rock climbing, challenging yourself or flying through the air? Then join AVA as a Via Ferrata and Zipline Guide for this next summer!
AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as an Aerial Guide for the upcoming season. As a guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun aerial trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
You will work rock climbing trips, via ferrata courses and zipline courses in this role all while managing guests, providing interpretive information, keeping a safe area.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
The job is a perfect summer opportunity for work, with the season lasting typically from May to September. No previous experience is required but we do require an up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification. We provide a training course at the beginning of the season for all rookie Zip guides and a CPR/Wilderness First Aid class for those who do not have their certifications.
Experienced Aerial Guide
Do you love the mountains of Colorado or just want to try something new? Do you love rock climbing, challenging yourself or flying through the air? Then join AVA as a Via Ferrata and Zipline Guide for this next summer!
AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as an Aerial Guide for the upcoming season. As a guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun aerial trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
You will work rock climbing trips, via ferrata courses and zipline courses in this role all while managing guests, providing interpretive information, keeping a safe area.
Experienced GuidesGuides with previous experience in zip line courses and aerial course parks need to have relevant certifications and references, otherwise may be asked to participate in our company training program for rookie guides. One form of proof of previous employment / experience is up to date log books of your previous trips with endorsement by former employer(s). Up to date CPR/First Aid certifications are also required upon season start date.
Experienced Whitewater Raft Guide
AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Whitewater Raft Guides for the upcoming season. As a Raft Guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun river trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
A Whitewater Raft Guide is responsible for safely navigating a commercial raft down the river while managing guests, providing interpretive information, and executing swiftwater rescue techniques as needed.
Have River Experience?
AVA is looking for experienced raft guides to join our team across Colorado. If you are looking for new water and great people we are the company for you! If you have experience in class III+ whitewater, apply today.
*Experienced raft guides will need up-to date and verifiable river miles upon employment start and will be required to perform checkout runs for each stretch of river to be commercially guided with AVA*
Sales Agent
The Outlaw Group is seeking sales agents to to drive revenue and reach sales goals through inbound and outbound sales initiatives, guest service, and developing partner relationships. Agents will be responsible for maintain a comprehensive understanding of all Outlaw Group brands, including but not limited to: AVA Rafting & Zipline, Peak 1 Express, Breckenridge Ski & Sport, and MileMarker Van Rentals. Agents will identify B2B and B2C opportunities and proactively sell according to each entity's unique needs.
This role involves handling both inbound and outbound sales and reservations, as well as collaborating with operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences. If you are passionate about the outdoors and providing top-notch service, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to multiple thriving brands within the tourism industry.
Why work for the Outlaw Group? In addition to a dynamic set of businesses helping people create vacations of a lifetime, you'll be part of an amazing team. We take pride in providing incredible experiences for our guests while also enjoying Colorado's outdoor recreation ourselves.
How to Apply
Apply online via the link below.
Questions? Contact Justin at jvandervort@theoutlawgroup.com
Contact Info
- Justin Vandervort
- jvandervort@theoutlawgroup.com
- (970) 230-3863
