Backcountry Guide

2 weeks ago

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Whistler Blackcomb Full time $22,000 - $55,000 per year

Rockies

  • Vail
  • Beaver Creek
  • Breckenridge
  • Park City
  • Keystone
  • Crested Butte
  • Grand Teton Lodge Company
  • Vail Resorts Headquarters

West

  • Heavenly
  • Northstar
  • Kirkwood
  • Stevens Pass

Northeast

  • Stowe
  • Okemo
  • Mount Snow
  • Hunter
  • Attitash
  • Wildcat
  • Mount Sunapee
  • Crotched

Mid-Atlantic

  • Liberty
  • Roundtop
  • Whitetail
  • Jack Frost Big Boulder

Midwest

  • Wilmot
  • Afton Alps
  • Mt Brighton
  • Alpine Valley
  • Boston Mills & Brandywine
  • Mad River Mountain
  • Hidden Valley
  • Snow Creek
  • Paoli Peaks

Canada

  • Whistler Blackcomb

Australia

  • Perisher
  • Falls Creek
  • Hotham

Backcountry Guide

Date: Oct 24, 2025

Location:

Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime
Come work and play in the mountains Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary
Leading groups of skiers and snowboarders in Whistler Blackcomb's lift-accessed backcountry terrain with routes extending into Garibaldi Provincial Park. Guides will provide a safe, rewarding, and education experience in the backcountry environment. Casual and Part Time positions available.

Job Specifications

  • Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $55.98/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  • Shift Type: Part Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 15 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe practices while skiing/ travelling through both resort and backcountry terrain.
  • Attend and contribute to AM guides meetings.
  • Ensure continued and ongoing guest training and awareness for safe mountain travel, avalanches and rescue.
  • Maintain constant awareness of mountain conditions (weather, snowpack and changes).
  • Maintain an intimate knowledge of the emergency response plan and intent.
  • Adhering to the Run List as produced from the AM Guide Meeting.

  • Zone selection for the day and run selection for their group based on:

  • Mountain Safety

  • lift Access
  • Skier ability

  • Skier preferences

  • Gather snow safety information when it is prudent.

Job Requirements

  • ACMG Ski Guide or UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide
  • CAA I (CAA II preferred)

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
*Requisition ID 512276

Reference Date: 10/26/2025

Job Code Function: Ski/Snow School*

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