Wilderness Trip Guide: Lead Backcountry Trips for Teens

Crystalaire Adventures; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Completion bonus

WFR pay bump

Job summary

Crystalaire Adventures is seeking Wilderness Trip Guides for backcountry trips across northern Michigan and beyond. You will lead trips ranging from 3 to 15 days, including activities like backpacking, base camping, canoeing, biking, and sailing (no sailing experience required).

Your role centers on listening, coaching, safety, and helping groups make decisions. Between trips, you’ll prepare food and gear, brief and debrief, maintain equipment, and contribute to curriculum development while

Qualifications

• WFA or WFR certification is preferred.
• Experience leading trips or working with youth.
• Solid outdoor skills (camp cooking, canoeing).

Responsibilities

• Lead backcountry trips of 3–15 days.
• Listen, coach, and keep the group safe.
• Assist with gear prep, brief/debrief, and curriculum improvements.

Skills

WFR certified

Trip leading

Youth program experience

Outdoor skills

Job description

Crystalaire Adventures is seeking Wilderness Trip Guides for backcountry trips across northern Michigan and beyond. You will lead trips ranging from 3 to 15 days, including activities like backpacking, base camping, canoeing, biking, and sailing (no sailing experience required).

Your role centers on listening, coaching, safety, and helping groups make decisions. Between trips, you’ll prepare food and gear, brief and debrief, maintain equipment, and contribute to curriculum development while