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Job Description Outdoor adventure guides organize and conduct expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists or resort guests. They work for adventure tourism companies, resorts, parks, lodges or campgrounds, or they operate their own small businesses. They might take clients white water rafting, fishing, hunting, or mountain climbing, depending on the season and on their skills. Often the work is seasonal, and, depending on the type of guiding, the hours can be irregular. Read more . . . Career Profiles Depending on the season, you'll find Dave Sarkany working on or near the mountains. He's a ski tourism guide in the winter, a teacher of avalanche safety courses, and a guide in the summer. Read more . . . Salary Info Average hourly wage: $15.42 *Not including gratuities or incentivesEducation & Training What kind of education and training is required to become an outdoor adventure guide? Find out here. Browse the go2 training directory for all tourism training programs in BCCurrent Job Postings View current job postings for outdoor adventure guide. . . Browse the go2 job board for all current openings in BC Related Links Did you know that adventure tourism & outdoor recreation will need 13,100 new workers in BC over the next decade? Read more . . . Practicums Result in Employable Skills Chilcotin Holidays Sets the Standard for Apprenticing Wilderness Guides
Outdoor adventure guides organize and conduct expeditions for sports enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists or resort guests. They work for adventure tourism companies, resorts, parks, lodges or campgrounds, or they operate their own small businesses. They might take clients white water rafting, fishing, hunting, or mountain climbing, depending on the season and on their skills. Often the work is seasonal, and, depending on the type of guiding, the hours can be irregular. Read more . . .
Depending on the season, you'll find Dave Sarkany working on or near the mountains. He's a ski tourism guide in the winter, a teacher of avalanche safety courses, and a guide in the summer. Read more . . .
Average hourly wage: $15.42
*Not including gratuities or incentives
What kind of education and training is required to become an outdoor adventure guide? Find out here.
Browse the go2 training directory for all tourism training programs in BC
View current job postings for outdoor adventure guide. . .
Browse the go2 job board for all current openings in BC
