Lead Backcountry Snowmobile Guide

Brundage Mountain Resort Llc; McCall (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho, is seeking experienced backcountry snowmobile guides to lead guests through Payette National Forest on full- and half-day tours.

You will conduct safety briefings, tailor routes to skill level, monitor conditions, assist with rentals, and share local geography and wildlife knowledge. A strong emphasis on customer service and calm response to emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• Snowmobile riding experience required; guiding experience preferred.
• Familiarity with McCall area and Payette National Forest trail systems.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Avalanche Awareness certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage diverse groups.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including cold, wind, low visibility and heavy snowfall.
• Excellent physical condition for strenuous activities at high altitude.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and able to pass a motor vehicle records check.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-day (9 AM–4 PM) and half-day (11 AM–4 PM) snowmobile tours for up to 8 guests.
• Facilitate check in and check out of daily rentals.
• Provide thorough pre-ride orientations, including safety briefings.
• Assess guest skill levels and adapt routes accordingly to ensure safety.
• Monitor weather and trail conditions to make real-time routing decisions.
• Assist with snowmobile check-in/check-out and basic maintenance inspections.
• Educate guests on local geography, wildlife and environmental stewardship.
• Respond calmly to emergencies in remote terrain.

Skills

Snowmobile guiding

Safety instruction

Customer service

Communication

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Avalanche Awareness certification

Driver's license

Tools

GPS navigation

Avalanche beacons

Backcountry safety gear

Snowmobiles 600cc/800cc

Job description

Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho, is seeking experienced backcountry snowmobile guides to lead guests through Payette National Forest on full- and half-day tours.

You will conduct safety briefings, tailor routes to skill level, monitor conditions, assist with rentals, and share local geography and wildlife knowledge. A strong emphasis on customer service and calm response to emergencies is required.