Wildland Trekking

Hiring:

Guides to lead backpacking, hiking, lodge or campground based, day hike and llama trekking trips in 2025. Work from March - October  or Mid August through October in our desert regions of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Southern Utah.  Or June through September/October in: The Greater Yellowstone region, Pacific Northwest, New England, Sierras, or Rocky Mountains of Colorado. 

Guides manage all aspects of the trip. They prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of backpacking and camping, provide interpretive information, manage risk in variable environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction.

Benefits include awe inspiring landscapes, 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.

The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking or llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who have the ability to turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure. 

Job Requirements:

• 21 years old or older in order to guide and drive

• Able to pass a background, motor vehicle record check, and a drug test (CA only)

• Able to obtain a Backcountry Food Manager’s Certification

• Able to obtain a Leave No Trace certification (location dependent)

• Able to obtain WFR (Wilderness First Responder) or WEMT (Wilderness EMT)

• Able to hike up to 15 miles per day with a pack weight up to 55-65 pounds

• 20-35 pounds for day hike only positions

• Able to attend pre-season guide training

• Willingness for multi-day guides to lead all trip styles (Backpacking, Llama/stock supported [location dependent], Basecamp, Inn-based) offered in the program area one is applying.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 50 field days in a professional outdoor guide/leader position (touring, hiking, backpacking or other activities) and/or professional experience in outdoor education (i.e. NOLS, Outward Bound, Wilderness Therapy, etc.).

• Extensive personal backpacking experience in a variety of conditions.

• Strong back-country skills (i.e. maps, compass/GPS, route finding, river crossings, water purification, bear country, camps stove use, back-country cooking, etc.).

• Interpretation knowledge of the area one is applying or commitment to learning through self-study.

• Ability to work independently and use good judgment for decision making in a variety of situations.

• Speak and write English fluently, excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional outdoor guide/leader position (touring, hiking, backpacking or other activities) and/or professional experience in outdoor education (i.e. NOLS, Outward Bound, Wilderness Therapy, etc.).

• Background in geology, ecology, biology, native and modern history or expertise in at least one of our program locations.

• Excellent outdoor cooking skills and ability to create a fantastic menu factoring food allergies, restrictions and preferences.

• Two years of commercial driving experience (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers).

• Fluent in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese a plus.

Wildland Trekking is adding a Rock Climbing offering to our extensive Sierras program for 2025. We are looking for a few SPI certified guides to join our team to lead single and multi-day rock climbing trips in Yosemite. In addition to a passion for teaching rock climbing in world class settings, the position includes willingness to lead non-rock related Day Hikes. 

Guide training is May 2-6th and the season runs June through September/October. Onsite housing in Mariposa is included in the position as well as paid training. 

Guides manage all aspects of the trip. They prep gear and food, cook meals, teach guests the basics of climbing and camping where appropriate, provide interpretive information, manage risk in variable environments, and facilitate social dynamics and guest satisfaction.

Benefits include awe inspiring landscapes, 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 and climbing destinations are your day-to-day lifestyle.

The Wildland Trekking Company offers small group, multi-day backpacking or llama/mule supported trips, day hikes, rock- climbing, car-camping basecamp style, and inn-based hiking trips for adults and families looking to experience unforgettable hiking vacations in majestic landscapes. Guests can expect delicious meals and extraordinary guides who have the ability to turn a great get-away into an unforgettable, inspiring adventure. 

Job Requirements:

• 21 years old or older in order to guide and drive

• Able to pass a background, motor vehicle record check, and a drug test (CA only)

• Able to obtain a Backcountry Food Manager’s Certification

• Able to obtain a Leave No Trace certification (location dependent)

• WFR (Wilderness First Responder) or WEMT (Wilderness EMT)

  SPI certification

• Able to hike up to 15 miles per day with a pack weight up to 55-65 pounds

• 20-35 pounds for day hike only positions

• Able to attend pre-season guide training

• Willingness for guides to lead day hikes and rock-climbing trips offered in the program.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 50 field days in a professional outdoor guide/leader position (touring, hiking, backpacking or other activities) and/or professional experience in outdoor education (i.e. NOLS, Outward Bound, Wilderness Therapy, etc.).

• Extensive personal backpacking experience in a variety of conditions.

• Strong back-country skills (i.e. maps, compass/GPS, route finding, river crossings, water purification, bear country, camps stove use, back-country cooking, etc.).

• Interpretation knowledge of the area one is applying or commitment to learning through self-study.

• Ability to work independently and use good judgment for decision making in a variety of situations.

• Speak and write English fluently, excellent verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional outdoor guide/leader position (touring, hiking, backpacking or other activities) and/or professional experience in outdoor education (i.e. NOLS, Outward Bound, Wilderness Therapy, etc.).

• Background in geology, ecology, biology, native and modern history or expertise in at least one of our program locations.

• Excellent outdoor cooking skills and ability to create a fantastic menu factoring food allergies, restrictions and preferences.

• Two years of commercial driving experience (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers).

• Fluent in French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese a plus.

Additional Information About Wildland Trekking:

Enjoyment of our work comes from a passion and belief that providing hiking and backpacking tours into majestic landscapes is meaningful. For the guides, leading these trips as a profession is a dream come true. It would be difficult to find more inspiring "workplaces" than the backcountry of our program areas.     

Benefits:

• Supportive environment with a great team

• 24/7 emergency response team for in-field support

• Opportunities for professional growth

• Pro-deals

• 401K + matching

• Paid training

Learn more about Wildland Trekking here: https://wildlandtrekking.com/about-wildland/