Also called: Backcountry Ski Guide, Avalanche-Certified Guide
Leads expert skiers by helicopter into remote mountains, assessing avalanche danger.
Every morning you dig snow pits and analyze avalanche conditions before choosing runs. Then you fly with clients to untouched peaks and ski first to lead the way. Mistakes can be deadly, so training is intense.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 4 years after high school. Avalanche certifications (AIARE/CAA) plus ski guide certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Snowpack data helps, but choosing safe lines in avalanche terrain stays a human judgment.
Classes: Earth science, Physics, Physical education.
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