Job Title: Backcountry Guide & Avalanche Instructor - Wasatch Mountains, Utah

​

Location: Wasatch Mountains, Utah (Multiple Locations)

​

Company Overview:
Join our passionate team at an exciting and rapidly growing outdoor adventure company located in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Specializing in backcountry adventures, avalanche education, and skills courses, we offer clients the opportunity to explore Utah's world-class terrain while learning essential backcountry safety techniques. As our business expands, we are looking for skilled, certified, and dedicated backcountry guides and instructors to help lead and educate our clients in splitboarding, avalanche safety, and other winter mountain adventures.

 

Job Description:
We are seeking experienced and motivated Backcountry Guides and Avalanche Instructors to join our team. As a guide or instructor, you will be responsible for leading clients through backcountry adventures, providing expert instruction on avalanche safety, splitboarding, and other backcountry skills. You'll be working in some of the most stunning and challenging terrain in the world—perfect for those who are passionate about teaching and exploring the mountains.

In addition to guiding, you will play a key role in educating clients on avalanche awareness, safe travel techniques, and winter survival skills. You will teach essential backcountry skills, from avalanche transceiver training to terrain analysis, snowpack assessment, and risk management. For those who are entrepreneurial, there is also an opportunity to generate additional income by marketing and filling your own courses—generous splits are available for go-getters.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead backcountry splitboarding, avalanche education, and winter mountain courses in the Wasatch Mountains.

• Provide expert instruction on avalanche safety, terrain assessment, snowpack evaluation, and backcountry travel techniques.

• Teach clients how to use avalanche safety equipment, including transceivers, shovels, probes, and airbags.

• Tailor courses and trips to a range of skill levels, from beginners looking to explore backcountry terrain to advanced riders and skiers seeking to refine their skills.

• Lead safe and well-organized backcountry tours, ensuring all participants have a rewarding and educational experience.

• Help clients develop the skills and mindset needed to safely navigate the backcountry, fostering an environment of learning and safety.

• Promote environmental stewardship and responsible backcountry practices.

• Market and promote your own courses to your network and clients—generous revenue splits for instructors who fill their own classes.

• Continuously update and refine your own avalanche education, certifications, and backcountry knowledge.

 

Requirements:

• Extensive backcountry experience with a strong background in splitboarding, avalanche safety, and winter mountain skills.

• Current certifications in Avalanche Safety (e.g., AIARE Level 1 & 2, Avalanche Rescue), First Aid, CPR, and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

• Ability to teach and lead clients in challenging backcountry environments, demonstrating strong knowledge of avalanche risk management, terrain, and snowpack analysis.

• Proficiency in using avalanche safety equipment, including transceivers, shovels, probes, and airbags.

• Passion for teaching and sharing backcountry skills with others, creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment.

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, especially in potentially high-risk situations.

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit—willingness to market and fill your own courses for increased earning potential.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years in an outdoor educator, mountain guide/guide or instructor capacity. 

• Experience leading or instructing backcountry courses, including splitboarding, avalanche education, or similar activities.

• Additional certifications in advanced avalanche courses, mountain guiding, or backcountry skiing.

• Marketing or sales experience to help build your client base.

• Strong network of backcountry enthusiasts who would benefit from your courses.

​

Compensation:

• Competitive pay with generous commission splits for those who market and fill their own courses.

• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership roles in a growing company.

• Flexible schedule with seasonal and year-round opportunities for backcountry guiding.

• The chance to work in one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, offering unparalleled access to backcountry terrain.

 

How to Apply:
If you're passionate about backcountry adventure and avalanche education, and you're excited to share your expertise with others, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, certifications, and why you're excited about working with us, along with any references, to info@utahadventuresunlimited.com.

In your cover letter, tell us about your backcountry guiding experience and why you're passionate about avalanche safety and backcountry skills education.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our team of dedicated outdoor professionals!