Blue Ridge Hiking Company is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing hikers and adventurers to serve as contract hiking guides for our 2021 season. Our trips take place on the Mountains to Sea Trail, the Appalachian Trail and the Art Loeb Trail as well as other trails in Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Core Guides must provide a minimum of 8 days of availability per month, March through October. Required qualifications include: \\- Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR Certifications \\- Must have a reliable car, cell phone, email access, clean driving record, and pass a background check \\- Basic computer skills, including Google suite \\- Strong social skills, both in person and over the phone \\- The ability and willingness work work with people of all backgrounds and experience levels The most successful applicants will also have the following: \\- Experience guiding hikes \\- Experience hiking in all seasons and over various types of terrain \\- Confidence in group management, risk management, and decision making \\- The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing circumstances \\- Familiarity with trails across Western NC \\- Experience in the outdoor industry; on long distance trails (ie, hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, etc); and/or knowledge of local flora/fauna, history, foraging, mushrooming, photography, etc At this time, we are only considering candidates currently based in Asheville. Guide training will be held February 25-26, 2022.
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