Employment Opportunities - Alaska Alpine Adventures

Guiding at Alaska Alpine Adventures is not just a summer job; it’s a profession defined by skill, judgment, and care.  Our guides are experienced leaders who execute logistically complex, multi-day expeditions in some of the most remote and challenging terrain on the planet. They are navigators, teachers, cooks, storytellers, and stewards of Alaska’s wild places, trusted to shape journeys that are as safe as they are transformative.

We hold our staff to the highest standards because our guests deserve nothing less. Each year, our veteran guides make way for only a select few skilled, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join our team. We seek guides who bring not only proven wilderness experience but also the humility, compassion, and creativity to provide life-changing experiences in Alaska’s wild landscapes.

For those ready, AAA offers more than employment; it’s a chance to contribute to and grow within a legacy of professional wilderness leadership.

Wilderness Guides at Alaska Alpine Adventures lead multi-day backpacking, kayaking, and hiking expeditions in Alaska’s most remote regions. This role requires mastery of backcountry skills and the ability to inspire confidence in diverse groups of guests.

Qualifications:

• Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR certification
• 2–3 years of professional trip leadership in Alaska or comparable environments
• Documented multi-day expedition experience in remote wilderness
• Strong leadership and customer service record
• Broad understanding of Alaska’s natural and cultural history

Note: If you lack professional guiding experience in Alaska or similar wilderness areas, consider applying for the Assistant Guide position.

Rafting Guides lead multi-day river expeditions that blend whitewater navigation with extended backcountry travel. Many of our guides are cross-trained to lead both land- and river-based trips. Because we rarely use large rafts or oar boats, our river teams must be adept at managing fleets of smaller craft, often with guests at the helm, moving together downstream.

Qualifications:

• Current WFR and CPR certification
• Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT) certification
• Minimum 2 seasons of professional rafting leadership in Alaska (or similar)
• At least 120 documented boating days
• Proficiency navigating Class III whitewater
• Strong interpretive knowledge of Alaska’s landscapes and cultures

Timeline: We welcome inquiries year-round, and you are encouraged to check in with questions or to express interest. However, we do not begin reviewing résumés until after the New Year break. Staffing decisions begin in January, with hiring typically finalized by early March.

To apply, please send the following to Nick Allen at Guides@AlaskaAlpineAdventures.com:

Your application should include:

1. Cover Letter or Statement of Experience & Availability with:
   • Introduction & expedition background
   • How you discovered Alaska Alpine Adventures
   • Position applied for, with supporting documents (trip logs, expedition resume, outdoor portfolio)
   • Seasonal availability (late May–early September preferred; full-time guides typically spend 50–65 days in the field)
2. Resume with:
   • Education and relevant coursework
   • Professional and volunteer leadership experience
   • Current certifications (WFR, CPR, WRT, etc.)
   • Three professional references

Alaska Alpine Adventures is proud of its reputation as one of Alaska’s premier expedition companies. Our guides are chosen for their professionalism, expertise, and ability to connect people to wild places. For guests, that means unmatched experiences in Alaska’s wilderness. For guides, it means joining a team that will challenge, support, and shape your career!