Job Openings

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, outgoing hikers and adventurers to fill several positions for the remainder of our 2021 season! See details for each position below. 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.

All are seasonal contract positions, lasting August - October 2021. Our goal is to conduct first and second round interviews in mid- and late-July, hold Guide Training in early August, and have folks guiding by mid-August! At this time, we are only considering candidates currently local to the Asheville, NC area.

To apply for any of these positions, please email us your resume and cover letter at trips@blueridgehikingco.com.

Core Hiking Guide

Guides are responsible for leading Half Day (8:30a - 12:30p or 12p-4p), Full Day (8:30a - 4:30p), and Multi-Day Backpacking (2 days - 6 days) trips. Guides will uphold our Misson and will be adaptable to a variety of situations. They will act as good stewards of the land, practicing Leave No Trace Principles and encouraging their groups to do the same. Core Guides must provide at least 8 days of availability per month, including at least 1 weekend (Friday - Sunday or Saturday - Monday).

The successful applicant will have the following:

Experience hiking and backpacking in all seasons and over various types of terrain
Experience guiding hikes
A reliable car, cell phone, email access, clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background check
Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification, as well as CPR certification
Strong social skills, both in person and over the phone
Basic computer skills
Experience in the outdoor industry, on long distance trails (ex: Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, etc), familiarity with lightweight and/or cottage industry backpacking gear, knowledge of local trails, knowledge of local flora/fauna, mushrooms, history, foraging, photography, etc is a huge plus!

Pay is a flat rate per trip starting at $80 (half day), $115 (full day), or $130/day (backpacking) + gratuity. Pay rate can increase based on the number of people registered for your trip.

Group Day Hike Guide

This guide will be responsible for guiding our Group Half Day Hiking Tours. These hikes are scheduled most weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) mornings. The guide may occasionally have the opportunity to guide private hikes during the week as well. Our Group Half Day Hiking Tours include transportation in our company vehicle, so a clean driving record is a must!

The successful applicant will have the following:

A minimum of 9 available days each month. This is a contract position, so the more availability ou have the more hikes you can lead; however, bookings are never guaranteed.
A flexible schedule. Most hikes are booked in advance, but there may be need for last minute (next day) trips.
Experince hiking in all seasons and over various terrain
Reliable transportation to downtown Asheville, cell phone, clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background check
Current Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification, as well as CPR certification
Strong social skills, in person adn over the phone
Basic computer skills
Experience guiding hikes, in the outdoor industry, on long distance trails (ex: hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, etc) and/or knowledge of local flora/fauna, mushrooms, history, foraging, photography, etc is a huge plus!

Pay is a flat rate per trip starting at $80 (based on the number of registered hikers) + gratuity. Applicants are welcome to apply to the Shuttle Driver position as well.

Shuttle Driver

The shuttle driver will be responsible for driving guide and clients on our guided backpacking trips to trailheads across Western NC. Trips take place in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Shuttle Driver gets first right of refusal for any shuttle that is booked. Transportation is provided in our company vehicle (full-sized SUV), so a clean driving record is a must!

The successful applicant will have the following:

A minimum of 8 available days each month. This is a contract position, so the more availability you have, the more shuttles you can drive; however, bookings are never guaranteed.
A flexible schedule. Most shuttles are booked in advance, but there may be opportunities for last minute (same day or next day) shuttles.
Reliable transportation to downtown Asheville, cell phone, clean driving record, and the ability to pass a background check
Strong social and conversational skills
Basic computer skills
Applicant should be comfortable driving a full-sized SUV on curvy mountain roads and gravel roads
First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications preferred.
Experience in the outdoor industry, on long trails (ex: Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, etc), and/or knowledge of local flora/fauna, mushrooms, history, foraging, photography, etc is a huge plus!

Pay is $13/hour. Applicants are welcome to apply to the Group Day Hike Guide position as well.