Also called: MTB Guide, Bike Tour Leader
Leads mountain bike tours on singletrack trails, teaching skills and keeping riders safe.
A mountain bike guide fits bikes for clients, teaches cornering and descending, leads rides through places like Moab or Sedona, and fixes flats on the trail.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Wilderness first aid and guide certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 39-7012: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk for 10 years. Trail apps help navigation, but teaching skills, fixing bikes on the trail and handling crashes are hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take a 2-day Wilderness First Aid course, then apply to bike parks and tour companies First: Wilderness First Aid (a weekend course) and strong riding skills
Classes: PE/fitness, Health/first aid, Small-engine or shop class, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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