Alpenguide: Summer Adventure Trip Leader 2027 (Alpengirl Camp, Montana, Housing + Meals)

Alpengirl Camp in Bozeman, Montana is hiring summer trip leaders for June 6 to August 11, 2027 (a limited number of positions may run through August 15), including about ten days of mandatory in-person training in Bozeman beforehand. Trip leaders work in teams of 2 to 3, guiding groups of about 10 to 12 campers on 6 to 14 day backpacking, horse packing, sea kayaking and rafting trips. Pay is $4,000 to $4,400 per season. Staff housing and meals are provided; guides camp all summer on and off trip with campsites arranged and paid for by Alpengirl. Family housing, single-occupancy housing and pets are not allowed. The listing does not mention visa sponsorship.

Lead multi-day backcountry trips, act as a camp counselor, teach outdoor skills, manage safety and logistics, and drive 15-passenger vans.

At least 21 years old; at least one year of college completed (graduates preferred); Wilderness First Aid with epinephrine auto-injector certification (Wilderness First Responder preferred); adult CPR/AED; valid driver's license with a clean record; passing a background check; previous experience leading outdoor overnight trips and working with youth; able to hike up to 10 miles at elevations up to 11,000 feet with a heavy pack and lift 60 pounds.