Seasonal, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care, Outdoor ​/ Nature

ROW Adventures Family of Companies | Full time Seasonal

Salmon, United States | Posted on 12/01/2023

ROW Adventures is an award-winning adventure travel company founded in 1979 in northern Idaho. We hire professional Guides to deliver high-quality outdoor adventure experiences in the United States and internationally.

Our guided adventures include:

Whitewater rafting

Kayaking and sea kayaking

Hiking and biking

Fly fishing

ROW Adventures Guides work across Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon , as well as Baja California, British Columbia, and select global destinations.

ROW Adventures is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry, known for professional Guide training , exceptional guest service, conservation ethics, and environmental interpretation.

Seasonal Guide positions (Adventure Guide / Field Guide)

Applications accepted year-round

Primary seasonal hiring completed by late March

Adventure season runs from May through late September

Peak season occurs mid-June through late August

ROW Adventures offers competitive compensation and benefits for guides , including:

Competitive pay

Housing or camping provided at all outposts

Free or discounted trips for friends and family

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Main rafting warehouse:
Clarkston, Washington

Main biking warehouse:
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Guides may work on or gain experience on a wide variety of rivers and destinations, including:

St. Joe River

Selway River

Clark Fork River

Salmon River Canyons

Snake River (Hells Canyon)

Main Salmon River

Middle Fork of the Salmon River

ROW Adventures also employs Bike Guides and Multi-Sport Guides on a variety of premier cycling trips and trail systems, including:

North Idaho cycling routes and trail systems, including scenic road and gravel rides near Coeur d'Alene and the Idaho Panhandle

Olympic Peninsula , Washington - coastal and forested routes featuring temperate rainforest, mountain views, and ocean scenery

Oregon Coast cycling tours - iconic coastal riding with dramatic cliffs, beaches, and historic seaside towns

These trips may include supported road cycling, gravel riding, and multi-day bike tours, depending on destination and itinerary.

ROW Adventures is committed to providing a respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment for all Guides. Our Guides are our most valuable asset, and our success is driven by teamwork, professionalism, safety, and consistent delivery of high-quality guest experiences.

We maintain a high return rate of seasonal Guides, while continuing to hire and train new Guides each year.

Successful Guide candidates typically:

Provide professional, guest-focused service

Are self-motivated, dependable, and safety-oriented

Work effectively in team-based field environments

Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills

Have a passion for adventure travel, outdoor recreation, and natural environments

Are interested in long-term or multi-season Guide employment

ROW Adventures seeks guides who hold themselves to high personal and professional standards and who consistently exceed industry expectations.

Each year ROW seeks to hire a few experienced raft guides to join our summer guide staff in guiding primarily multi-day whitewater rafting trips on some of the most beautiful wild rivers in Idaho, Oregon and Montana. Specific locations and assignments depend on company needs and guide skills and experience. Additional limited opportunities exist with our early summer season day trip assignments.

ROW guides are a fun-loving, thoughtful…