Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Kenai Backcountry Adventures seeks backcountry guides for Alaska's summer season in Seward, AK. This full-time seasonal role offers a chance to lead hikes, glacier trips, rafting, and multi-day expeditions while ensuring guest safety and memorable wilderness experiences.
We value attitude, safety, growth, and authentic adventure, with training and development opportunities throughout the season. Housing options may be available for staff.
Now Hiring: Backcountry Guides for Alaska’s Summer Season
Kenai Backcountry Adventures (KBA) is Alaska’s premier wilderness guiding company — built by explorers who live and breathe the wild. From glacier treks and bear viewing to multi-day backcountry expeditions, we lead guests through some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth.We operate year-round across Alaska’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and untamed frontiers, offering guided experiences that are as authentic as they are unforgettable.At KBA, adventure is more than a trip — it’s a way of life. We’re passionate about sharing the raw beauty of Alaska while fostering meaningful connections between people and the wild places that shape them.
Seasonal (with potential for year-round roles) | Seward, Alaska
You weren’t made for an office — you were made for mountains, glaciers, and wild places.
Kenai Backcountry Adventures (KBA) is hiring Backcountry Guides for the 2026 season. We’re looking for positive, skilled, and hardworking people who want to spend their summer leading guests through some of Alaska’s most spectacular terrain.
We operate hiking, glacier, rafting, ice climbing, heli-hiking, and multi-day expedition adventures. Guides are assigned to trips based on their skills, training, and experience.
We’re a tight-knit team of naturalists, mountain athletes, and outdoor professionals who live what we guide. Our mission is simple:
Create life-changing adventures that connect people to wild Alaska.
If you want to guide for a company that values professionalism, safety, growth, and authentic adventure — this is the place.
Depending on your qualifications, you may:
Note: Not all guides guide all trips. Assignments depend on skills, readiness, and operational needs.
Required:
Preferred (but not required):
We hire for attitude first — we can train the right people.
All guides participate in preseason training covering:
Additional skill development opportunities may be available throughout the season depending on performance, readiness, and company needs.
We use a per-trip professional pay structure based on experience, trip type, and responsibility level.
Compensation details are discussed during the interview process.