We’re seeking guides to join our roster as contractors. Contract guides set and negotiate their own rate for each contract.

Contract guides may be booked for a single trip or a series of trips, depending on their preferred scheduling and available opportunities.

Pay:

Day rate starting at $225 (set by contractor)

Average gratuity per tour: $100-$200

Requirements:

• Wilderness First Responder or higher (valid for duration of 2025)
• CPR (valid for duration of 2025)
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Valid DOT physical
• Background Check
• Workers’ compensation insurance or valid waiver
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive schedule management
• Strong time management skills
• Comfort in a self-directed environment. You should feel confident taking initiative and seeking solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long days in varying weather conditions
• Lift and carry 50+ pounds
• Navigate rough terrain
• Drive vehicles for extended periods

Contract Guide Needs:

• Acadia (live near Mount Desert Island)
• White Mountains (live near Conway or Lincoln)
• Denali & Kenjai Fjords
• Yellowstone / Grand Teton (live near Bozeman or Jackson, WY)
• Utah National Parks (live near Salt Lake City, Hurricane, or Moab)
• Olympic, Columbia River Gorge (live near Portland or Port Angeles)
• North Cascades, Mount Rainier (live near Seattle or Bellingham)
• Yosemite / Sequoia Kings Canyon (live near Fresno or Oakhurst)
  
• Grand Canyon / Sedona (live near Phoenix, Sedona, or Flagstaff)
• Joshua Tree (live near Los Angeles or Palm Springs)
• Rocky Mountain (live near Boulder)
• Bandelier National Monument (live near Santa Fe)