Working In The Outdoor Recreation Industry

Working in the Outdoors Can Work for You

Whether it’s the adrenaline, fresh air, or lack of a stuffy office that attracts you to jobs in the outdoor recreation industry, these jobs will give you room to grow without compromising your passions. Help others discover the adrenaline-charged fun of rafting, guide groups through the wilderness, or reach new peaks in both your professional and personal life. Even if you’re not sure that you’ll always want to be working outside, understanding the fundamentals of the industry makes you a prime candidate for marketing, sales, or even product design positions.

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TERRENCE

“Work doesn’t have to be something that you dread, you can get paid to do something that you love.”

Terrence works in outdoor recreation — he gets paid to play outside! Check out his video to see the incredible adventures he goes on, how the industry gives him the flexibility to travel the world, and why outdoor recreation is an industry with room for so many more roles than you might think.

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I love sharing the beauty of my home state with travelers from all over the world!

— Ethan Castro | Colorado Adventure Center

$20

Average Hourly Wage

*Not including tips

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