For guides, pay is by the “river day”. Your pay goes up as your experience and responsibility increases. Trip Leaders get extra pay and we pay extra for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certificates. There is also hourly work available, and if you have a Commercial Driver’s License or other specialized skill, such as welding, higher hourly rates may be earned.
Because pay rates may change from year-to-year, actual rates will be discussed in your interview.
It is possible to receive increases in any of these amounts based on merit, level of responsibility, and previous experience. Guides also receive gratuities from their trips. This can be a significant amount of money above and beyond your wages.