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Electric Mountain Lodge

  • 41348 Electric Mountain Lane, Paonia, CO
  • discovergrandmesa.com
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Outdoor Recreation Guide

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime at Electric Mountain Lodge; a one-of-a-kind destination nestled in the remote Colorado wilderness, atop the Grand Mesa. Sitting at an elevation of 9,200 ft, Electric Mountain Lodge offers an unparalleled mountain getaway experience for adventure seekers, groups, and individuals from around the world.

With nine cabins available for rent, there’s a perfect fit for every type of visitor. Our cozy one bedroom cabins are ideal for solo adventurers, while our spacious two bedroom with loft cabins can accommodate up to thirteen guests for an unforgettable group getaway. Each cabin boasts a breathtaking view of the Rockies as well as easy access to the main lodge and limitless outdoor activities. Prefer a more rustic experience? We also offer RV and camping site rentals.
There’s nothing quite like exploring the Grand Mesa on a snowmobile. Electric Mountain Lodge is a snowmobiler’s paradise, offering 900, 850, and 600cc rentals for both guided and non-guided excursions; ideal for groups or individuals of all experience levels. Outdoor enthusiasts can experience RAD (ride all day), overnight, and half-day adventures where you’ll discover fresh tracks and untouched powder. This wild, backcountry setting is so remote, you could ride for days and not see anyone for miles.
Second Brake Bar and Grill, located onsite in the main lodge, offers flavorful mountain fare made fresh by our in-house chef. Enjoy favorites like pizza or burgers in the restaurant, sip cocktails or beers at the bar, or grab a quick snack to bring back to your cabin or out on the mountain.
Our lodge, cabins, snowmobiles, and all other onsite amenities and experiences are available to be rented for many types of events, including weddings, club meetups, corporate meetings and retreats, family and group trips, holiday parties, reunions, workshops, graduations, and more.
Come create memories that will last a lifetime at Electric Mountain Lodge!

Industry

min experience

salary range

$22 - $22 / hour

Additional Job Details

International Applicants Allowed?
No
Work Visa Sponsoring Available
No

Job Overview

The Electric Mountain Lodge is looking for an Outdoor Recreation guide to lead guided snowmobile tours, snowshoe tours, guided hikes and tracked vehicle tours. We are looking for an experienced guide who not only has the wilderness skills, but the personality to lead and interact with guests. We are hoping to find someone with some experience in our area, but passion for the outdoors and guest service are the most important traits.

Our outdoor recreation guide will work with our lodge manager to coordinate both on and off-site programs and activities. We are surrounded by the Gunnison National Forest, in addition to being located on 10 acres of our own. Our ideal guide will be comfortable in a remote location surrounded by amazing recreation opportunities both for guests and their own down time.

Our guide will:

  • Create tour packages, including setting gear lists for guests, coordinating equipment rentals and maintenance and leading tours.
  • First Aid and CPR required, Wilderness First Responder preferred
  • Avalanche Safety training required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Strong knowledge of BLM and national forest policies and regulations required, including Leave No Trace
  • Strong background in outdoor recreation required
  • Knowledge of Colorado wildlife and safety protocols preferred
  • Background in snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, tour guiding preferred
  • Ability to lead a group safely and personably required
  • When not guiding, our guide will be required to assist with other lodge tasks, as needed.

Housing is be provided as part of this position.

Special Benefits

Housing

Minimum Requirements

  • Create tour packages, including setting gear lists for guests, coordinating equipment rentals and maintenance and leading tours.
  • First Aid and CPR required, Wilderness First Responder preferred
  • Avalanche Safety training required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Strong knowledge of BLM and national forest policies and regulations required, including Leave No Trace
  • Strong background in outdoor recreation required
  • Knowledge of Colorado wildlife and safety protocols preferred
  • Background in snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, tour guiding preferred
  • Ability to lead a group safely and personably required
  • When not guiding, our guide will be required to assist with other lodge tasks, as needed.

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