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Outdoor Youth Mentor

Saint George, UT · On-site

$165 - $246/day

Star Guides is a wilderness therapy program that takes at-risk youth backpacking in Utah's desert ... We teach our staff during their internship primitive skills such as fire-building and trap-setting ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship backpacking 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 the difference between Internship Backpacking Guide vs Tour Guide?

AspectInternship Backpacking GuideTour Guide
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; often includes training programsMay require licensing or certification depending on location
Work EnvironmentTraveling, outdoor settings, flexible schedulesTourist sites, fixed locations, scheduled tours
Employer & IndustryTravel agencies, adventure companies, NGOsTravel companies, museums, historical sites

Internship Backpacking Guides typically focus on assisting travelers during extended trips, often gaining experience and training, while Tour Guides lead visitors through specific sites or attractions. Both roles involve travel and interaction with tourists but differ in scope, certification requirements, and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Internship Backpacking Guide job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,919 per year, or $17.3 per hour.
Adventure Intern/Assistant Guide

Adventure Intern/Assistant Guide

Destination Backcountry Adventures

New York, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Company Description

We're curing NYC's "Nature Defecit Disorder" with adventures to upstate Wilderness for hiking, camping, canoeing, yoga & more!

Job Description

We're hiring Assitant Guides & Interns to assist-- 
1)--on Adventures to NY's wildernesses (single day & overnight--HIKING, BACKPACKING, backcountry YOGA, etc) 
2)--with the logistics and operations of adventures and 
3)--with related frontcountry (office) duties of a growing business

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have some experience in both the woods & the office, but the ability to learn, a good disposition and work ethic is more important than previous experience. Interns who display skills and the ability to learn & contribute will have the opportunity develop and grow with a rapidly expanding organization.

Additional Information

Please respond with the following for consideration-- 
1) Resume or other summary of experience 
2) Indicate if you have a valid drivers license and if so, any experience driving a 15 person van 
3) Share a story about you and a wild place