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ThreePeaks Ascent

Field Guide

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$153 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

ThreePeaks Ascent

Field Guide

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$153 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

ThreePeaks Ascent

Field Guide

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$153 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

Discovery Land Company

Outdoor Field Guide

Amenia, NY

$24 - $26/hr

Silo Ridge Field Club is seeking a Part time, Seasonal Outdoor Activity Guide to join the Outdoor Pursuits Department. This position will be available until November 30, 2026. Reporting to the Silo ...

Discovery Land Company

Outdoor Field Guide

Amenia, NY · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Silo Ridge Field Club is seeking a Part time, Seasonal Outdoor Activity Guide to join the Outdoor Pursuits Department. This position will be available until November 30, 2026. Reporting to the Silo ...

Passages Alaska

Wilderness Therapy Guide

Klawock, AK · On-site

$215.50/day

Passages Alaska Field Guide This position requires a drive for adventure, the ability to manage the unexpected, and the desire to be a healthy influence in the lives of others. It requires the ...

Passages Alaska

Wilderness Therapy Guide

Klawock, AK

$215.50/day

Passages Alaska Field Guide This position requires a drive for adventure, the ability to manage the unexpected, and the desire to be a healthy influence in the lives of others. It requires the ...

Lark Hospitality

Hotel Housekeeper

Stowe, VT · On-site

$18/hr

D. or equivalent About Field Guide Lodge Ski, bike, hike, shop, or just enjoy the beautiful Green Mountain scenery while staying at our Stowe, Vermont hotel. Field Guide Lodge is an unexpected and ...

Lark Hospitality

Lead Bartender

Stowe, VT · On-site

$18/hr

Field Guide Lodge is an unexpected and delightful starting point for exploring Stowe in any season. Centrally located in the heart of downtown Stowe and a short drive from Mount Mansfield, Field ...

The New York Mets

Citi Field Tour Guide

Queens, NY · On-site

$19/hr

Provide guests with accurate information about the Citi Field Tour Experience, packages, and pricing while promoting Mets fandom. * Exercise ticketing, check-in, dispatch processes, and guided tours ...

ThreePeaks Ascent

Outdoor Youth Mentor

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$140 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

ThreePeaks Ascent

Outdoor Youth Mentor

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$140 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

ThreePeaks Ascent

Outdoor Youth Mentor

Enterprise, UT · On-site

$140 - $260/day

The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for field guide in the United States is $17.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a field guide?

A Field Guide is a professional responsible for leading and educating guests on outdoor excursions, typically in wildlife reserves, national parks, or adventure tourism settings. They provide information on local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. Field Guides often possess specialized knowledge in tracking, survival skills, and first aid. Their role may also involve driving safari vehicles, setting up camps, or assisting with research. Strong communication and a passion for nature are essential qualities for success in this role.

What does a field guide do?

A typical day for a Field Guide involves leading groups through natural areas, interpreting wildlife and ecological features, ensuring guest safety, and adapting plans based on changing weather or environmental conditions. Field Guides may also handle pre-trip briefings, basic equipment maintenance, and record observations about wildlife or habitat conditions. Collaboration with other guides or staff is common, especially when organizing group logistics or responding to emergencies. The role frequently requires early starts, physical activity, and the ability to manage varying group dynamics, making every day both rewarding and unique.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a field guide?

To thrive as a Field Guide, you need in-depth knowledge of local flora and fauna, strong outdoor skills, and relevant field experience—often supported by guiding certifications or degrees in environmental science, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping applications, first aid certification, and sometimes two-way radios is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and clear communication help Field Guides connect with guests and navigate unexpected situations in remote environments. These competencies are crucial for ensuring visitor safety, delivering informative and enjoyable experiences, and managing the dynamic challenges of outdoor guiding.

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A field guide typically earns between $25,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the type of environment they work in. Many field guides also earn tips and may receive additional compensation for certifications or specialized skills.
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Infographic showing various Field Guide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,919 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Field Guide

ThreePeaks Ascent

Enterprise, UT • On-site

$153 - $260/day

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Full time 8 days on/6 days off $153-260/day Depending on your outdoor youth experience. Benefits
Orientation Weeks: August 13th, September 10th, October 8th or November 5th; you pick which week works best for you!
With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families. We believe it. We live it.
This is our mission statement. The field guide is the person who sees our students every day and directly facilitates the healing process. As a Field Guide, you will get to know our students and deliver the best program possible to them. This includes creating a safe, healthy, and supervised environment, mentoring, and working as a team. Teach students how to create their own bowdrill fire set and build the group's shelters from tarps, visit petroglyphs and ghost towns, peak mountains, and watch herds of mustang as the sun rises.
As our Field Guide, you will work 8 day shifts in the backcountry in a small group of at-risk teenagers with 1-4 other guides. We have two types of groups that you will work with:
  • ThreePeaks: Groups that live at a basecamp and learn the skills for wilderness camping. The students join an existing group that stays in yurts and has access to a shower and bath house. These groups will do day hikes and other adventure activities, such as riding mountain biking, walking slack lines, snowshoeing, and more.

  • RedCliff: Expedition groups which live primitively and nomadically. Our students join an existing group when they are admitted and stay in the backcountry while they complete our program (length of stay is, on average, two and a half months). We do not have a set route or designated campsites; our groups practice low-impact principles as they continually hike and set up camp in our field of over 400 square miles.

What makes wilderness therapy so effective?
  1. Wilderness therapy occurs within the context of healthy relationships, in small groups where social influence and feedback can be given and received.
  2. Wilderness therapy involves the entire family in the treatment process, not just the adolescent.
  3. Wilderness therapy provides a novel and challenging environment that empowers.
  4. Wilderness therapy requires skill mastery through an experiential curriculum and primitive living
  5. Wilderness therapy uses an Integrated Care approach to assess and treat the adolescent as a whole person.
  6. Wilderness therapy provides clinical interventions that are evidenced-based and culturally sensitive, and employs progress monitoring to accomplish treatment goals.
  7. Wilderness therapy uses ceremony and ritual to promote change and internalize growth.

Our students struggle with a variety of mental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders and may have failed to thrive in previous treatment settings. We are often the last hope to the families who turn to us to help their son or daughter. Working with families in crisis can be very difficult, but nothing is more rewarding than seeing pain and suffering slowly replaced by genuine change and healing through the shared experiences provided by wilderness.
Help heal families and save lives while sharing your passion for the outdoors.
Become a part of the RedCliff and ThreePeaks team.
Responsibilities
  • Field Guides work 8 consecutive days in the backcountry with struggling teenagers (i.e. hike almost daily, no cell service, etc.)
  • Ensure the supervision and safety of students
  • Mentor students in primitive and outdoor skills
  • Assist students in their curriculum work
  • Share appreciation and knowledge of nature and the outdoors
  • Lead students through experiential activities
  • Facilitate group discussions
  • Create a safe environment for students to process their emotions
  • De-escalate and manage crises within group
  • Provide support, direction, and feedback to coworkers during shifts
  • Creatively, collaboratively, and safely address challenges and obstacles of the backcountry
  • Carry essential gear such as 1st Aid kit, radio, and SPOT device
  • Follow all company policies and procedures
  • Follow all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws
  • Remember to have fun--we are working with kids!

Requirements
Please note: Your resume should include education, work experience, certifications, and licenses.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements at the time they submit their application will not be considered.
Hard Skills
  • High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
  • Must be 1st Aid & CPR certified within first month of employment, WFR (Wilderness First Responder) preferred
  • 19+ years of age
  • Able to pass criminal investigation background check
  • Able to pass pre-employment health assessment
  • Eligible to work in the USA
  • Physical ability and stamina to work 8 day shifts in the back country and live primitively
  • Walk, hike, and/or climb daily over uneven terrain in all weather conditions carrying 40 + pounds

Soft Skills
  • Work well within a team
  • Leadership skills and ability to make decisions
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude
  • Able to emotionally self-regulate
  • Good judgement
  • Safety-oriented
  • Able to give and receive feedback
  • Firm, healthy boundaries
  • Fully outfitted

Benefits
  • Find your tribe: A supportive and close-knit niche in the outdoor community. These are your people.
  • 8 on/6 off schedule means you have about 150 days off each year!
  • Only have to drive to work 4-5 times a month
  • Accommodation available at base for the nights before and after your shift (beds, kitchen, showers)
  • Potential for bonuses
  • Full-time job with guaranteed overtime
  • Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after first 60 days
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pro deals! Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
  • Long off-shifts ideal for travel, exploring Utah's Big 5, or any other adventure!
  • A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
  • A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
  • Close to Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas

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