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Climbing Jobs with Forged Guides: Your Next Great Adventure Awaits!

Are you ready to take your guiding career to the next level? We are always on the lookout for dedicated, professional, and passionate individuals to join our team. We value loyalty to our company, dependability, availability for our season, and a strong work ethic, above all else. Excellent communication skills and a talent for proactive problem-solving are also a huge plus. We’re seeking AMGA-certified instructors with a burning desire to continually improve themselves. The best candidates are genuinely fun to be around, enthusiastic educators, and readily accept feedback. We believe in building a diverse team, and candidates who identify as female or non-binary are highly encouraged to apply. If you don't hold AMGA certification but share our values and possess our desired attributes, you are welcome to apply.

Forged Guides is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we consider all qualified applicants for employment.

Guide - Rock Climbing Guide Jobs

We’re looking for new and experienced guides to join our crew! Familiarity with Midwest Climbing is helpful but not required. We'll hand-pick the best applicants, assess their skills, and provide them with the training needed to work at our beautiful Midwest climbing destinations.

Requirements: AMGA SPI Certification or higher Wilderness Medical Certification or higher Professionalism. Forged Guides is a team of dedicated industry professionals. We hold high expectations of ourselves and each other. We are constantly working to improve our skills and our product, we show up on time and go the extra mile to ensure our guests’ satisfaction, and we strive to maintain positive relations in our community and with land managers.

To apply: Submit an online application. The application process requires a resume with your previous guiding or other relevant experience, as well as a climbing resume and AMGA program evaluation. We accept and review climbing job applications year-round. The majority of our hiring takes place in the Winter/Spring, for the following season.

  • We pride ourselves on taking care of our guides the best we can. We pay 35$ an hour at 4 hours for a half day and 8 hours for a full day. Plus tips!

  • With a heavy focus on training this position is perfect for those new to guiding. We pay 25$ an hour at 4 hours for a half day and 8 hours for a full day for our Assistant Guides. Plus tips on non shadowed trips.

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Climbers preparing to ascend a rock face by a river, with dense green trees and an overcast sky in the background.