Backroads Trip Leaders

A Letter From Tom

Read a letter from Backroads Founder & President Tom Hale to all applicants:

"Dear Applicant,
Thirty-nine years ago, I was inspired to start Backroads by the belief that traveling actively was the most rewarding way to experience the world. Researching and leading those first trips was an education and a challenge. But most of all, it was fun. And it's still fun...
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What Are We Looking For?

Check out the qualities that define some of the most successful Backroads Trip Leaders.

The Hiring & Training Process

It takes less than an hour to start the journey! Read more about our hiring and training process.

Hiring & Training Dates

View our Leader Hiring Event and Backroads Leadership Training Program dates here.

The Roles of a Trip Leader

Backroads Leaders don't only lead trips. Leaders also perform other duties and take on other roles that allow them to fill out their season and increase their earning potential. Read more about the different types of work you may be doing if you are hired as a Trip Leader.

Other Field Staff Positions

In addition to hiring for Trip Leaders we are also looking to hire U.S. & Canadian Camp Crew and global Trip Prep Specialists for the 2017 season. Read more about how these roles differ from a Trip Leader.

Compensation, Benefits & Work Authorization

Backroads sets the industry standard for the total leader compensation and benefit package. Read on for further details.

FAQs

Got questions about becoming a Backroads Trip Leader? We've got answers! Read our frequently asked questions.

Meet a Few of Our Leaders

Backroads Trip Leaders enrich trips with personality and experience the joy of interacting actively with the outdoors. Meet some of our Trip Leaders here.

Praise For Our Leaders

We get hundreds of letters from guests annually that rave about our Trip Leaders! Read a sampling of guest praise.