Become a Professional Guide and
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Montana Whitewater Guide taking clients down the Yellowstone River near Yellowstone National Park with GuideTime
Beautiful brown trout caught by a client on the Lewis River.

Embark on a thrilling career where every day is an expedition, and each trail leads to a new adventure! As a professional adventure guide, you'll be the architect of unforgettable journeys, weaving stories amidst nature's grandeur. Join a world where passion meets profession, and the great outdoors becomes your office. Are you ready to guide others through the extraordinary and make a living out of the extraordinary? The path to becoming an adventure guide awaits!

Guide School Directory

Fly Fishing Guide Schools and Programs

Attending a fly fishing guide program that is run by a private organization, fly shop or college/university is a great way to get started in the outdoor industry and gain the skills necessary to run a business, provide exceptional customer experiences, and fulfill your outdoor ambitions.

If you know of or run a guide school or program that we have not included, please send us an email at info@guidetimebooking.com.

Whitewater & Swift Water Training

Gaining and maintaining exceptional skills navigating swift and whitewater, with clients, is the opportunity of a lifetime and requires skills not only in boat management, effective oarsmanship, and safety but also customer experience, logistics and planning. Learning both the technical skills required to be a guide but also the business aspects will give you the flexibility, freedom, and fulfillment to live a life on the river.

If you know of or run a guide school or program that we have not included, please send us an email at info@guidetimebooking.com, be sure to include the name, website and contact details (if you have them).

Hunting, Backcountry & Wilderness Training

Attending a hunting and outdoor wilderness guide program offers a multitude of benefits for enthusiasts looking to deepen their connection with nature, enhance their survival skills, and pursue a career in outdoor guiding. This comprehensive program is designed not just for hunters but for anyone with a passion for the great outdoors.

If you know of or run a guide school or program that we have not included, please send us an email at info@guidetimebooking.com, be sure to include the name, website and contact details (if you have them).

 FAQs

  • Choosing a Guide School depends on what activites you want to learn, where you want to be located, and the culture of the school. Explore the directory above.

  • The typical Guide School offered is geared towards different activities like fly fishing, whitewater, hunting, and climbing.

  • The typical guide school costs a few thousand dollars and lasts 1-3 weeks.

  • Prior to graduation of the Guide School, the Outfitter or University will typically offer you a position with their comany or local affiliate. Please consult with the GuideTime Success Team for access to opportunities across the country.