Starting Rates
Our expedition programs meet campers at our headquarters in Louisville each Sunday and return on Fridays. Groups will spend their week camping in various locations like Steamboat Springs, Buena Vista, Gunnison, Rock Mountain National Park and Curt Gowdy State Park.
Pay for Expedition Guides is based on three levels that are defined by field experience. Your trip leading experience and medical certifications correlates to the pay level you start at and you can advance in the levels by leading more expeditions. Staff have the opportunity to move to the next level at the start of each season; transitions do not occur mid- season.
Starting weekly rates |
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Level 1 Guides | $588.00/week |
Level 2 Guides | $676.20/week |
Specialists | $705.90/week |
Group Supervisors | $777.60/week |
Program Coordinators | $987.75/week |
Camp Director | $1145.00/week |
# of Trips Led Professionally* | Required Medical Certifcation |
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Level 1 Guides | 0-3 | WFA & CPR |
Level 2 Guides & Specialists | 4+ | WFR & CPR |
Level 3 Guides** | 8+ | WFR & CPR |
*Trips are defined as at least 3 days long, led in a professional setting |
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**Must be an Avid4 returning staff and obtain a recommendation from an Expedition Manager. |
* meals are provided during program days
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