Winter Weekend Snowshoe Tour Guide

Join the Team: Winter Weekend Snowshoe Tour Guide

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area — Boise National Forest, ID | Seasonal | Part-Time (Weekends)

The Winter Snowshoe Tour Guide will lead nature-based, guided outings and programs at Bogus Basin on Saturdays and Sundays. Working with the Environmental Education Coordinator, this position will share knowledge of winter ecology, recreation and Bogus Basin as they tour the snowshoe trails around the Frontier Point Lodge. The Weekend Snowshoe Tour Guide will also work with local experts on select outings throughout the winter giving opportunity for themed programs. Through these tours and programs we hope to foster curiosity in participants of the natural world.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living: Located just 16 miles from Boise, Bogus Basin offers the unique chance to work in a mountain environment while living in one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the U.S.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin’s mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and fun recreation and education opportunities for the community. Every guided snowshoe tour helps deepen participants’ connection with nature and the winter landscape while supporting environmental education.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Snowshoe through the Boise National Forest and help inspire curiosity in participants while enjoying perks such as mountain access and employee discounts.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Winter Snowshoe Tour Guide, you’ll create meaningful guest experiences by leading educational tours, connecting participants to the natural world, increasing accessibility in winter recreation, and supporting Bogus Basin’s nonprofit mission. You’ll also collaborate with supervisors and local experts to offer themed programs and ensure tours are engaging, safe, and memorable.

A Day in the Life

On a typical weekend day, you’ll prepare equipment, welcome guests and share about your offerings, meet and greet participants, and lead groups of 1–15 individuals on guided snowshoe tours. Along the trails, you’ll share your knowledge of winter ecology, Bogus Basin, and winter recreation while adjusting routes to meet group needs. Some days, you’ll coordinate with local naturalists to deliver themed outings. After tours, you’ll support Nordic lodge operations, maintain professional communication with staff and patrons, and contribute to the overall success of the program.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Work independently and with supervisor to thoughtfully plan and organize tours with relevant talking points and group-appropriate routes.
• Lead and engage groups of adults and youth in a winter environment (1–15 individuals) while on snowshoes.
• Talk on the trail and spend the day outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Communicate with industry experts before “guest speaker” tours.
• Maintain a professional attitude toward all patrons, staff, supervisors, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring to Bogus Basin

• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s mission
• Strong knowledge (or willingness to learn) of Bogus Basin’s ecology, hydrology, geology, snow science, history, recreation, etc.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of all ages.
• Strong interest in nature education.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, enthusiastic, and able to adapt mid-tour as needed.
• Ability to make sound decisions under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and safely, with or without supervision.
• Ability to stand, balance, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to snowshoe on uneven, steep terrain in deep snow for distances up to 3 miles while carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to navigate mountainous terrain with or without GPS or maps.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

•  Outdoor environment; exposed to inclement winter weather and adverse conditions
•  Working with groups of mixed-age individuals daily
•  Typically works 4-8 hours, 3-8 days a month throughout the winter season.

What We Offer

• Seasonal, part-time position (weekends).
• Employee perks including Bogus Basin mountain access, partner mountain discounts, and retail and F&B discounts.
• Opportunity to work outdoors, lead programs, and collaborate with local experts.

Be Part of Something Bigger

By joining Bogus Basin as a Winter Snowshoe Tour Guide, you’ll help connect participants to the natural world, support environmental education, and inspire curiosity in every guest who joins a tour. Your efforts directly contribute to Bogus Basin’s nonprofit mission and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.