Experienced River Guides
Salida River adventures is looking to add a few experienced raft guides to our awesome team. SRA is fortunate to have some of the most experienced guides on the Arkansas River, forming a great team that are passionate about river running and guide professionalism. Potential guides must have a Colorado State Training record or be able to provide proof of out of state training. Valid first aid / cpr. Swiftwater rescue certifications are encouraged. Pay depends on experience and ranges from $140-$180 per day + tips.
To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and any applicable training documents to [email protected].
Raft Guide Training
Raft Guide Training
Salida River Adventures is offering a Raft Guide Training course for the 2026 Rafting season. Are you a passionate outdoors person, with a desire to learn river guiding skills from long time industry professionals?
Training is conducted over the course of 3 weeks, starting May 18th and wrapping up June 5th. Upon completion trainees will meet the minimum standards set forth by the AHRA and Colorado State Parks to become a certified river guide. Minimum training covers all state regulations. Upon completion of training, you will have the opportunity to have a “check out” run on multiple sections of the Arkansas river, including the Salida Town Run and Browns Canyon National Monument.
Throughout training, SRA will provide all necessary rafting equipment. Once you’ve cleared training, guides are expected to invest in their own personal gear. SRA offers competitive wages, a supportive team environment, and a workplace that’s hard to beat.
Follow the link below to fill out an application to join Salida River Adventures in training to become a guide on the Arkansas River.