Also called: MTB Guide
Leads groups on mountain bike rides for tour companies, resorts and bike parks, teaching riding skills, fixing bikes and handling first aid.
A mountain bike guide leads riders down forest trails, teaches cornering and braking skills, fixes flat tires on the spot, and handles first aid. Summer is busy at resorts and bike parks.
Approximate; seasonal.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Strong riding skills plus a Wilderness First Aid certification, earned in a short course; guide companies train you on their routes.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Guiding riders on trails and fixing bikes in the field stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take a Wilderness First Aid course and apply to bike parks and tour companies First: Wilderness First Aid (a 2-day course) plus strong riding skills
Classes: Physical education, Auto or small engines, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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