Sport & adventure · Nature & animals
What does a
adventure guide do?
Leads people safely on treks, climbs, and outdoor trips.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Plans routes, checks weather and safety, leads groups, and handles emergencies.
Skills to practise
Fitness, safety, leadership, first aid.
How to explore this path
Outdoor and first-aid courses, plus experience.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Adventure Guide connects with Geography, Physical Education. You may enjoy this work if you like outdoors, with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Plan a safe day-trek on a map with water, rest stops, and a safety plan.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Adventure guides lead people on treks, climbs, and camping trips.
What helps?
Being strong, careful, and good at leading.
Learning about the path
You take outdoor and first-aid courses.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?