Exposure Alaska and MICA Guides offer some of the most challenging and diverse professional guiding jobs in Alaska.

Our guides are not just van drivers or tour guides, but experienced outdoor leaders competent in many skills. They may be teaching ice climbing, leading a fly-in mountaineering expedition or taking a family sea kayaking in Prince William Sound.

If you've got the skills and experience, or are interested in starting your career as an Assistant Guide, please contact us about joining our team.

Exposure Alaska and MICA Guides share many aspects of their operations, including employees. Check out the website links for a complete picture of each company.

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The Exposure/MICA Crew

Don and Tina -- Owners, Directors, Guides; Integrally involved in all aspects of the business.

Lead Guides -- Run Exposure trips and lead MICA treks and climbs at the Matanuska Glacier. All Lead Guide positions filled for 2010.

Glacier Guides -- Work primarily at the glacier instructing ice climbing and leading treks. One Glacier Guide is the "Senior Ice Guide" responsible for training and on-ice operations at the glacier.

Assistant Guides/Interns -- Interns assist with trip preparation and logistics, guide glacier treks, assist in ice climbing instruction and join our longer trips as an Assistant Guide.

All employees work for Exposure and MICA although Interns will usually spend more time at the glacier.
We like to have a crew balanced in terms of skills, experience, age and gender.
Women are encouraged to apply.

Lead Guide Requirements

• At least 3 years experience leading backcountry trips with at least 1 season relevant experience in Alaska.

• A wide range of outdoor skills and experience; kayaking, climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, rafting. Excellent cooking skills!

• A minimum first-aid certification of Wilderness First Responder.

• A spotless driving record.

Our Lead Guides have built many of the trails and campsites that we use in the backcountry, climbed Denali and other major peaks, worked in the Arctic and Antarctic, and travelled around the world.

Glacier Guide Requirements

• At least 3 years experience climbing ice. Rock experience also helpful.

• Experience instructing climbing on rock or ice.

• A minimum first-aid certification of Wilderness First Aid.

Please note that you must have a legal right to work in the USA for a job with us. Citizenship, residency or a work visa. We are not able to sponsor your visa application.

Assistant Guide Positions & Internships

Why settle for just another Summer Job in Alaska when you could have a Summer Adventure? Each season we have openings for Interns working with both Exposure and MICA Guides. Apply in December - early March for summer jobs.

Interns assist with trip preparation and logistics, guide glacier treks, assist in ice climbing instruction and join our longer trips as an Assistant Guide.

In return for a lot of hard work, Interns get a stipend for room and board at our Base Camp, extensive training, a lot of experience in working with and leading groups, and some great trips in the Alaska backcountry. Once trained and "checked out", Assistant Guides lead their own glacier hikes with clients.

Interns also have the opportunity to work as Assistant Guides on Exposure trips featuring sea kayaking, mountaineering and general backcountry travel. While all Interns will have the opportunity to assist on Exposure trips, a big part of their job is leading treks on the glacier and they should expect the Matanuska Glacier to be their primary base and focus for a large part of the Summer.

While many of our Assistant Guides are students completing an internship for their educational program, this is not a requirement for the job with us. We do however work closely with Interns to help them meet any school requirements.

These volunteer positions are geared towards aspiring guides and outdoor educators. Positions are limited and there are usually more good applicants than jobs. Competitive applicants have Wilderness First Responder or other certifications, a clean driving record, and a good foundation of outdoor skills. (They should also be able to drive a manual shift vehicle!)

Office Position -- If you don't have the outdoor skills that we're looking for in our Assistant Guides, but do have strong organizational skills, a great customer service attitude and some computer experience then you might be a good candidate for this Admin Internship. You'll work closely with the owners and get a unique insite into the inner workings of the business. You'll still be a part of the close-knit guide team, learn about the glacier, assist on treks, go ice climbing and assist on an Exposure trip or two.

We’re committed to providing the opportunity for a fun, educational and rewarding opportunity for our Interns. While there is a certain amount of “grunt work” for everyone in this business, we do not dump it all on our interns.

Interns receive a monthly stipend of $450 to cover food and living expenses. Once trained to lead treks on their own, they may also get tips from their guests on the glacier.

"There was enough to take care of food and extra gear purchases, pay for airfare, and still put a little in the bank when I got home(thanks to a very nice bonus). So, I think financially it was better than expected. I don't think I can put a monetary value on all the amazing things I was able to learn and experience while surrounded by breathtaking scenery." -- Phillip R., Georgia

Lifestyle

Summer in Alaska means working and playing hard.
Within a fifteen mile radius, you can explore a glacier, ice climb, rock climb, whitewater kayak, climb mountains, hike and bike....after a full day of work that is. Our staff average one day a week off and typically work from late May through early September.

But "work" means trekking and climbing on the glacier, kayaking in Prince William Sound, hiking in the mountains or rafting on the rivers. (As well as buying and packing food, taking care of gear, cleaning the van...the list is long!)

Most Guides live in their own tent set up at one of our permanent Base Camps, either at our homestead or at the glacier. Our glacier camp features wireless internet, telephone, electricity, nearby showers and communal kitchen cabin.

To apply for any position, follow these instructions

Apply online. Before starting the application process, you should be prepared to upload your cover letter & resume'. A photo or two may also help us get to know you. Documents should be in Word (.doc) format or PDF. Please shrink photos to low resolution, small files. We travel extensively during the hiring season, mailing your application to us will just delay the process. If you feel the need to contact us prior to applying, email is a much better option than phoning.

You should also have all relevant information including names and contact details of references that are ideally contactable via email.

Interns should also complete the application available HERE and have it ready to upload.

Go to Online Application

Please understand that we will usually reply to letters, messages and phone calls only if a current opening exists.

"The mountains, glaciers, and tree lines are seared in my memory. I really enjoyed our family events, and I really enjoyed your generosity to all of the staff." -- Lauren R., New Hampshire

Choose Exposure for your Alaska Adventure Tour

Over 20 years experience in the most remote areas of the world.

Alaskan owned and operated.

Exposure Alaska
200 W. 34th Ave. #82
Anchorage Alaska 99503

Tel. 907.761.3761 or 800.956.6422

Email is the best way to get in touch with us quickly.

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