He needs to be good with horses and mules. He will usually be required to do other camp chores. A good one must be highly organized, very neat and clean, and enjoy putting some effort into turning out a good home-cooked meal whether for 6 or 16. Sometimes the cook plans menus and orders food and supplies. The cook often works both in camp and on the trail and must be flexible and able to cope without modern conveniences.
Most outfitter camps keep a lot of equipment and supplies on hand.
Every item must be kept neatly stored and in good working order to be available at a moments notice. It is exhilarating to live and work in the backcountry in much the same way as the mountain men did 100 years ago. There is a certain satisfaction in a job that requires both brawn and brains. Not only can you reach the peak physical condition of your life, you can also find that the challenge of camp life captures your heart. Those that love life in camp, usually find a way to make it their life's work.