Overview
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.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 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. Some trips require guides to drive groups to and from the trailhead, possibly including pulling a trailer. Multi-day trips with Wildland Trekking range from 3-7 days with mileages that range from 5-12 miles per day.
In program areas where we offer llama trips, guides are trained as llama wranglers in addition to our guide training, and assume all llama related responsibilities in addition to guide duties described above.
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.
Qualifications:
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
Required 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
Preferred Skills:
For front country trips, the ability and willingness to pick up and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack of 25-35lbs
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
About The Wildland Trekking Company
Wildland Trekking takes adults and families hiking into the world’s most beautiful and wild landscapes, and making sure every detail is carefully orchestrated to make our guest’s experience unforgettable. Guides bring our destinations to life through dialed-in logistics, wonderful meals, fascinating interpretation. Our backcountry and basecamp trips include off the beaten path itineraries, top-of-the-line gear and fantastic backcountry cooking; our inn-based tours feature hand-picked inns, hotels and lodges that put you right in the action; and our stock and porter supported trips offer a rare opportunity to explore the backcountry with light day packs.
