- Recommended age 25 or greater with a minimum of 3 years trip leading experience including a diversity of terrain and routes. Maybe waived for exceptional candidates.
- Wilderness resume showing a minimum of 50 days outdoor adventure per year.
- Demonstrated ability to currently and safely lead off-trail routes and trips
- Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification (both must be current)
- Swiftwater rescue is preferable, 3 years experience, lead guide position.
- Any other applicable qualifications like Avvy rescue, SAR, team management training.
- Demonstrated ability in the following: wilderness travel, backpacking, camping, route-finding, navigation teaching and leadership, backcountry equipment (including backpacking, kayaking, packrafting, rafting), natural history, environmental consciousness, judgment and decision-making, improvised rescue, general outdoor skills.
- Requires excellent people skills, solid organizational skills, and a strong knowledge of outdoor activities and outdoor equipment.
- Preference will be given to Alaskan residents, and to candidates seeking multiple seasons of employment and who are pursuing further guide education and certification.
- Excellent physical fitness.
- You do well with our audience. Nearly all of our clients are adults; most are working professionals or recently retired, and many have children and spouses. What experiences do you have in relating to this audience?
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