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Working for Stehekin Outfitters
In this beautiful mountain setting the elements of your job will include both hard work and fun. If you have a ready smile, love the outdoors, are willing to work hard, and enjoy working with people this may be the place for you.
Stehekin is a remote community in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, which is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex. Known for its beauty, this area offers varied recreation opportunities. The Courtney family has been running outfitting services in this area for over 50 years. We strive for excellence and to have the best service in the business. If you are willing to put in this commitment we encourage you to put in an application.
Is This Job For You?
Though a seasonal job with Stehekin Outfitters offers many rewards, it may not be for a person whose only priority is financial compensation. We have discovered that the most successful summer employees are the ones who enjoy people and who enjoy the great surroundings of our area. We pride ourselves in hosting a fun and unique summer experience where each employee is treated with dignity and respect. We are an "employee friendly" business that believes motivated and satisfied employees will do the best job of caring for our ranch guests.
Available Positions
River Rafting and/or Sea Kayak Guide
For over 20 years we have run a river rafting operation on the lower 10 miles of the Stehekin River. The Stehekin is a class 2+ river with fast moving water and large amounts of woody debris on the banks. The rafting operation is run under Special Use Permit from the National Park Service and meets or exceeds all Washington State requirements. A small company, we only run 2-3 boat floats which are usually paddleboats. We run 14' Achilles, Riken or Aire boats, which are self-bailing.
In 2003 we launched a sea kayak operation on Lake Chelan. This operation includes both beginning instruction and guided paddles around the upper estuary and also overnight trips on Lake Chelan.
The River Rafting takes place every afternoon. The guides meet at Stehekin Valley Ranch around 2:00 PM to get gear ready and to shuttle rafts to the put in. Guides are responsible for all equipment handling including washing, inspecting and putting away rafts, life jackets, paddles and wetsuits. The total time involved takes an average of 4.5 hours depending upon water levels.
Skills: Guides must have knowledge and experience running commercial paddleboats and be proficient in the use of oar frames. Good people skills are also important, as is a general interest in local flora, fauna, and natural history. Not all guides need to be skilled in kayak instruction but that is certainly a plus. All kayak instruction and guiding will take place in the morning so that the same person can raft in the afternoons. After the rafting season closes which is around the middle of August, we do more extensive excursions, which include overnight trips. Qualifications for cooking and guiding overnight trips are desirable for this position.
Rate of Pay: This of course depends upon experience and whether or not you are guiding both kayaks and rafts. Experienced guides can expect to make around $100 per day. We can work with folks who desire maximum hours or minimum hours.
Housing: Housing will be provided for this position as part of your total employment package.
Stehekin is a great place to spend the summer if you enjoy the outdoors!
To Apply:
Please fill out an application (click on link below), and return to:
Cliff Courtney
c/o Stehekin Outfitters
PO Box 36
Stehekin, WA 98852
You may also email your application and/or resume to:
Bethany Gerhard
recreation@hughes.net
If you are applying for a rafting position, please include your river log with your application.
Other items to include which are optional, but helpful are:
1. Picture of yourself
2. Introduction Letter about yourself
3. Letters of recommendation
Fill out an application
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