Backcountry Guide
Top Benefits
About the role
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*
About Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb has become synonymous with towering peaks, deep snow, innovative ideas and the passionate people who are drawn to it all. Pacific storms collide with the Coast Mountain Range, reliably depositing over 38 feet of snow each year.
Vast alpine bowls and ancient glaciers stretch down to meet a seemingly endless variety of glades, groomers and learning areas that make up the most terrain in North America. The world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola stretches 4.4 kilometres between the tops of the two mountains to provide an unparalleled experience and a glimpse at an engineering feat.
Whistler Blackcomb is late-autumn hikes to pristine peaks covered with wildflowers and wildlife. It’s spring glacier skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s renowned glacier. And it’s long, warm summer days that start with ripping trails in the world’s best mountain bike park, and end with beers on a sunny patio. It’s early-morning alpine trail runs, late afternoon barbecues and evening outdoor concerts. It’s the inspirational pull of the mountains, and the gravitational pull that fuels all the adventures within them.
Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be associated with the following companies: TELUS, Coca-Cola, Acr'teryx, Kokanee, GMC, Nintendo, Monster Energy, American Express, Smirnoff, The Globe & Mail, Jackson Triggs, GORE-TEX, GoPro, Samsung, Icebreaker, Black & Decker, Blackcomb Aviation, Quiksilver, Nestle, and Oakley.
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. owns a 75% interest in each of Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited Partnership. Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WB".
For information about working at Whistler Blackcomb check out the FAQ page: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment
www.whistlerblackcomb.com Twitter: @whistlerblckcmb || Instagram: @whistlerblackcomb || facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb || Snapchat: @Whistlerblackcmb ||
Backcountry Guide
Top Benefits
About the role
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*
About Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb has become synonymous with towering peaks, deep snow, innovative ideas and the passionate people who are drawn to it all. Pacific storms collide with the Coast Mountain Range, reliably depositing over 38 feet of snow each year.
Vast alpine bowls and ancient glaciers stretch down to meet a seemingly endless variety of glades, groomers and learning areas that make up the most terrain in North America. The world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola stretches 4.4 kilometres between the tops of the two mountains to provide an unparalleled experience and a glimpse at an engineering feat.
Whistler Blackcomb is late-autumn hikes to pristine peaks covered with wildflowers and wildlife. It’s spring glacier skiing and riding on Blackcomb’s renowned glacier. And it’s long, warm summer days that start with ripping trails in the world’s best mountain bike park, and end with beers on a sunny patio. It’s early-morning alpine trail runs, late afternoon barbecues and evening outdoor concerts. It’s the inspirational pull of the mountains, and the gravitational pull that fuels all the adventures within them.
Whistler Blackcomb is proud to be associated with the following companies: TELUS, Coca-Cola, Acr'teryx, Kokanee, GMC, Nintendo, Monster Energy, American Express, Smirnoff, The Globe & Mail, Jackson Triggs, GORE-TEX, GoPro, Samsung, Icebreaker, Black & Decker, Blackcomb Aviation, Quiksilver, Nestle, and Oakley.
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. owns a 75% interest in each of Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership and Blackcomb Skiing Enterprises Limited Partnership. Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WB".
For information about working at Whistler Blackcomb check out the FAQ page: http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment
www.whistlerblackcomb.com Twitter: @whistlerblckcmb || Instagram: @whistlerblackcomb || facebook.com/whistlerblackcomb || Snapchat: @Whistlerblackcmb ||