Winter Backcountry Guide: Snowshoe & Ski Adventures

Twoja Norwegia; Voss; Hybrid; NOK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Autonomy to shape your position

Team events

Job summary

Outdoor Norway in Voss seeks a Winter Guide specializing in snowshoeing and backcountry ski adventures to deliver signature winter experiences in the Voss region.

The role requires proven guiding experience, strong winter safety knowledge, and excellent English communication. You will lead day tours, assess conditions, brief guests, and ensure a high standard of guest care in challenging winter terrain.

Qualifications

• Must have proven guiding experience in backcountry skiing and/or snowshoeing.
• Knowledge of winter safety, avalanche awareness, route finding, and weather forecasting a plus.
• Certifications relevant to winter guiding or ski instruction are a plus.
• Excellent communication in English; Norwegian or other languages are a plus.
• Physically fit to lead in challenging winter terrain and conditions.
• Passion for nature, outdoor adventure, sustainability, and guest experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing weather, guest needs, and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission: We create great memories for our guests.
• Ensure trips run safely and on time.
• Lead snowshoeing and backcountry skiing tours (day tours) including planning and guiding.
• Assess snow, weather, risk, and terrain for safe decisions.
• Share knowledge of Voss' nature, environment, and culture.
• Brief and equip guests (gear checks, safety gear, clothing).
• Deliver outstanding guest experience and adapt to participants' ability.
• Maintain safety procedures and handle incidents if they occur.
• Maintain and care for equipment; report damages.

Skills

Backcountry skiing

Snowshoeing

Winter safety

English communication

Physical fitness

Guest experience

Adaptability

Job description

Outdoor Norway in Voss seeks a Winter Guide specializing in snowshoeing and backcountry ski adventures to deliver signature winter experiences in the Voss region.

The role requires proven guiding experience, strong winter safety knowledge, and excellent English communication. You will lead day tours, assess conditions, brief guests, and ensure a high standard of guest care in challenging winter terrain.