Careers
Join the Salmon River Adventure Company Team
At Salmon River Adventure Company, our guides are everything.
They set the tone, shape the experience, and turn a river trip into something our guests remember for the rest of their lives. Our adventures are as much about people and connection as they are about wilderness and whitewater—and our guides are the ones who make that magic happen.
We’re looking for individuals who genuinely love sharing rivers, wild places, and meaningful moments with others. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Who Thrives Here
Our best guides tend to be:
- Genuine and team-oriented
- Fun, adaptable, and community-minded
- Professional and dependable
- Healthy and enthusiastic about running rivers
- Excited to share the river with guests of all backgrounds
If you bring positive energy and a commitment to excellence, you’ll fit right in.
Hiring Timeline
If you’re interested in guiding with us in 2026, please reach out as soon as possible as our positions fill quickly—we’re always excited to connect with future team members. Not only are we looking for river guides, but also property caretaker, cook, and office staff.
How to Apply
Step 1: Review the Job Description
Start by reading our detailed Multi-Day River Guide Job Description (PDF). It outlines qualifications, expectations, and what life on the river with us looks like.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Download and fill out our Employment Application (PDF), then email it to adventure@salmonwhitewater.com.
Questions about working with us? Don’t hesitate to call—we’re happy to talk.
Step 3: Introductory Conversation
After you’ve submitted your application, schedule a short informational call with our team leader to explore whether Salmon River Adventure Company is the right fit for you.
Step 4: Phone or In-Person Interview
Next, we’ll arrange a 30–40 minute interview. If you’re local to our office, we’re glad to meet in person.
Step 5: Meet a Guide Near You
Finally, we’ll connect you with one of our current or former guides in your area. It’s an open opportunity to learn what guiding with us is really like—from someone who’s lived it.
Join a Trip
Want to Get to Know Us First? Join a Trip.
Many of our guides start by joining us on a river trip the summer before they come on full-time.
It’s the best way to understand our culture, meet the team, and see how we operate.
