Also called: Yellowstone Snowmobile Guide, Winter Tour Guide
Leads groups of tourists on snowmobiles through snowy parks and forests, like Yellowstone, where visitors must ride with a commercial guide.
At 7:30 a.m. in West Yellowstone, he fits eight guests with helmets and suits at minus 10 degrees. He leads the line of snowmobiles to Old Faithful, stopping for bison on the road and explaining geothermal features. At night he checks every machine for tomorrow's trip.
Seasonal (about December to March); tips add a lot.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.25 years after high school. No degree; company training, park guide certification where required, and first aid.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Management.
Growing about average. Steady winter tourism in Yellowstone, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and the Upper Midwest.
Low risk for 10 years. Leading riders safely through snow, cold and wildlife stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Get CPR and first aid, then apply to snowmobile tour companies near parks like Yellowstone First: First aid/CPR, a driver's license and park guide training where required
Classes: Earth science, Biology, Small engines CTE.
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