Guide Jobs and Trip Leaders

Salmon River, Idaho

A class four rapid or a hairy mountain traverse doesn’t make you sweat. You enjoy sharing your passion for adventure with others, even if they don’t know the difference between an inflatable kayak and a cataraft. When you talk, people listen, and that makes you the perfect guide. Find your calling.

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Vermejo - A Ted Turner Reserve photo

Vermejo - A Ted Turner Reserve

Ranch

New Mexico

We are a hospitality brand that is grounded in conservation with a mission to connect people with nature.

The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch

Resort

Oregon

Join the Crew Bringing Western Luxury to Life

Acadia By Carriage, LLC

Tour Company

Maine

Mountains, forests, ocean and horses! Come work and play in Acadia National Park!

Rio Piedra Plantation

Lodging

Georgia

Live, work and play in the premier winter-time destination for outdoor and sporting enthusiasts

Dog Sled Guide

Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures

Mc Millan, Michigan

Must work hard & love dogs. On-site housing, wages, professional environment-no drinking/no smoking

Job start date

Oct 05, 2026

Winter Activities Attendant & Guide

Moonlight Basin

Big Sky, Montana

Exceptional guest service, camp hosting, bartending, fire building, and snow removal.

Job start date

Nov 30, 2026

Dogsled Musher

Heart Six Ranch LLC

Moran, Wyoming

Jackson Hole Dog Musher positions with great tips

Job start date

Dec 10, 2026

CDL Driver/Guide

Alaska Travel Adventures

Juneau, Alaska

Transport guests to and from tour sites in a 24-48 passenger bus while narrating about Alaska.

Job start date

ASAP

Whaler's Cove Lodge

Lodging

Alaska

Work at an Authentic Alaskan Fishing Lodge!

Elkhorn Ranch Arizona

Ranch

Arizona

Winter in southern Arizona in the heart of Sonoran Desert

Non Profit

New Mexico

Discover the wonder of it all at Ghost Ranch! We’ve got dino bones, iconic vistas, hiking and horseback rides, and an amazing array of learning experiences.

Borealis Basecamp

Lodging

Alaska

Experience the Aurora Borealis and Alaskan Sub-Arctic

Interpretive Tour Guide

Teton Floats

Jackson, Wyoming

Now hiring for a professional road based interpretive tour guide to be based out of Jackson, WY

Job start date

ASAP

Activities Guide

Montage Big Sky

Big Sky, Montana

We're hiring and outdoor activities guide at Montage Big Sky, a 5-star luxury mountain resort

Job start date

ASAP

Hiking Guide/Outdoor Sports Guide

Canyon Ranch

Tucson, Arizona

Lead iconic desert hikes and outdoor experiences at a premier wellness destination.

Job start date

Sep 01, 2026

Wilderness Field Instructor

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

Wilmington, North Carolina

Now Hiring: Lead Guides for Backpacking Trips!

Job start date

Aug 15, 2026

Tour Company

Alaska

Adventure awaits—join the Alaska X Team!

Lodging

Alaska

Work Extreme Arctic! - Live and Work in Alaska's Arctic - Experience the Midnight Sun - Witness the Awe-Inspiring Aurora Borealis

Lava Mountain Lodge and CD Trail Bar & Grill

Lodging

Wyoming

Work, Live, and Play in the Mountains – Start Your Journey at Lava Mountain Lodge

Resort

Alaska

Largest ski resort in Alaska. The perfect base camp for alpine, back-country, and heli skiing in Alaska. Onsite Employee Housing Available!

Challenge Course Facilitator

Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound

Washington, District of Columbia

Work That Changes Lives - Empower students, explore nature, and grow as an educator and leader in DC

Job start date

Aug 26, 2026

Tour Guide

Backcountry Safaris

Torrey, Utah

Guide Offroad Jeep Safari Tours in Capitol Reef National Park!

Job start date

ASAP

Kayak Guide

Coastal Exploration

Corolla, North Carolina

Lead kayak tours this summer in the Outer Banks!

Job start date

ASAP

Tour Guide/Dog Handler

Alaskan Husky Adventures

Willow, Alaska

Experienced dog musher wanted for guide position at Alaskan Tour Kennel! Full-Time, Live-On-Site.

Job start date

Sep 14, 2026

YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly

Conference Retreat Center

North Carolina

Live, Work and Play in the Mountains!

The Ranch at Rock Creek

Ranch

Montana

It's time to have your Montana adventure! Immediate Start Dates Available - Housing included!

Katmai Wilderness Lodge

Lodging

Alaska

A remote Alaska Adventure along the coast of Katmai National Park

Montage Big Sky

Resort

Montana

Big Sky's luxury resort

Kayak Guide

Discovery Sea Kayaks

Friday Harbor, Washington

Mid Season Hires

Job start date

ASAP

Field Guide

Adventure Discovery School

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Explore the World, Foster Growth, Change Lives.

Job start date

Aug 17, 2026

Aramark - Lake Tahoe

Resort

California and Nevada

Thrilling Careers at America’s Premiere Alpine Lake

Aramark - Denali Park Resort

Resort

Alaska

Hospitality in the Heart of the Last Frontier!

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