Lead multi-day backpacking and rock climbing expeditions from a basecamp near Yosemite. Required training starts in early May, new staff are expected to stay until mid-September, and most work 60 to 80 days in a season, with Joshua Tree work possible from late October to early April. You must be 21 or older with at least 30 nights on backcountry trips, solid navigation, camp and belay skills, and the ability to carry a quarter to a third of your body weight. Wilderness First Responder, CPR/AED, background checks and a TB screen are required by your start date. Pay starts at $145 a day, with training at $140 a day. Room and board are provided on contract, in weatherport quarters. Apply on the posting with a Technical Skills Log; applications close January 1.
| Pay | $145 per day, $140 per day in training |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Midpines, California |
| Job Type | Trail Crew |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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