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.

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.

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.

• A strong preference is given to Alaska residents.

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 5 years experience climbing rock and/or ice.

• Experience instructing climbing on rock or ice.

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

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 and January for 2008 jobs.

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

In return for a lot of hard work, Interns get a stipend for room and board at our Base Camp, training and experience in working with and leading groups, and some great trips in the Alaska backcountry.

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 many more 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 for 2008 -- 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 Exposure trips.

All interns are trained in outdoor safety, glacier travel, ice climbing, natural history and customer service. Once trained and "checked out", Assistant Guides lead their own glacier hikes, help on ice climbing and river trips, and work in our office. 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 to be their primary base and focus for a large part of the Summer.

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.

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

Our 2008 Team will consist of Don and Tina, 2-3 Lead Guides, 2-3 Glacier Guides and 5-6 interns.

Apply via email. Send cover letter, resume' and names and contact details of references that are ideally contactable via email. A photo or two may also help us get to know you. Interns should also complete the application available HERE.

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

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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