wilderness guide

Nature trail leader

A wilderness guide is a person who leads others through backcountry or remote natural areas, providing expertise in navigation, safety, and outdoor skills.

Wilderness guides may work for outfitters, parks, or independently, taking clients on hiking, hunting, fishing, or rafting expeditions: We hired a wilderness guide for our trip into the Boundary Waters.

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