Powder Mountain is seeking an experienced Backcountry Ski Guide to lead safe, memorable snowcat and human-powered ski touring trips. In this role, you will manage client safety in hazardous avalanche terrain, conduct snowpack observations, provide first aid, and deliver exceptional guest experiences across resort and off-site backcountry terrain.

About This Role

Job Title: Backcountry Ski Guide I

Department: Outdoor Adventures

Status: Seasonal (FT & PT)

Reporting Outdoor Adventure Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Guide Backcountry clients on Ski Touring Trips in the Powder Mountain Backcountry. (Powder Mountain Resort and Off-site bookings)
• Expected to facilitate the safety and well being of client groups in hazardous Backcountry terrain, with limited support.
• Safety and Well being will include but not limited to:
• Navigating Avalanche Terrain effectively with large skier groups.
• Relaying pertinent safety instructions to Operations Team, Guests, and other Guides.
• First Aid and Emergency Response for injuries/incidents in the Backcountry.
• Participating in Operational SnowSafety meetings and Guide Briefing.
• Making and Reporting SnowPack data observations.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Guidelines of the Backcountry Guide Program.
• Personability- Must establish and maintain good client guide rapport.
• Integrity- Safe, honest, and prudent decision making under pressure.
• Followthrough- must perform basic administrative duties for trip reporting procedures per department and company standards.
• Support Outdoor Adventure department with all socials, private and group bookings, including Nordic and far tire biking
• Adhere to all Powder Haven Club guiding standards
• Help maintain and set up Launchpad and Warming Huts when needing support
• Help maintain Nordic trail with updated signage
• Will be expected to operate company vehicles during winter driving conditions to transport clients.
  

Requirements And/or Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Backcountry Navigating (Ski Patrol or Ski Guiding)
• Current Emergency Medical Qualification (OEC preferred)
• Professional Avalanche Level 1 (PRO1)
• AMGA certification recommended
  
  

Physical Requirements- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:

• Ski Tour 5,000+ vertical ft. Daily
• Ski and Hike with 40lb plus pack for a full day of operations
• Ability to move 200+lbs by toboggan or medical extrication device.
• Ability to navigate Backcountry Terrain in limited visibility/ Inclement weather.
• Assist in loading and unloading clients from snowcats, shuttles, lifts as needed.
• Ski expert level terrain.
  
  

Working Environment

Ski Guides must maintain the ability to endure long ski days, self-sufficiently in a Backcountry environment. (40lbs+ Pack / 8hr+ daily). This work environment consists of both on-mountain and off-mountain backcountry terrain.

Company Background

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.