Are you passionate about the outdoors, love working with people, and want a job that makes a real impact? Join our team of professional river guides in beautiful Northern Colorado and help create unforgettable rafting experiences. Spend your summer on the river in scenic Northern Colorado, surrounded by mountain views, wildlife, and fresh air. This isn’t just a job — it’s a lifestyle. You’ll join a supportive, tight-knit team that values hard work, risk management, positive work culture and having fun.

Rocky Mountain Adventures and MAD Adventures are proud to offer unforgettable whitewater experiences on three of Colorado’s most iconic rivers: the Cache La Poudre, Upper Colorado, and Clear Creek. From scenic family floats to heart-pounding rapids, we deliver expertly guided trips designed for every level of adventurer.

Not sure where to apply? Here is a little about each company.

Rocky Mountain Adventures is a year-round adventure company headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, just one hour north of Denver. Founded with a passion for rivers and outdoor fun, this locally owned company has been creating unforgettable river experiences since 1993 — perfect for families, groups, and anyone ready to make memories on the water. RMA offers half-day to full-day rafting trips as well as kayaking, rafting and Swiftwater instruction on the Cache La Poudre river in Colorado. Other services include a retail paddle gear shop and rental program.

MAD Adventures is a seasonal company delivering guided half-day whitewater experiences. Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from Denver provides wickedly awesome class II – IV rapids near Idaho Springs with the outpost located in Dumont CO. Our Kremmling base operates on the scenic Upper Colorado River, offering primarily Class I & II trips ideal for families, beginners, and multi-generational groups. If you’re looking for a fun summer job in a dynamic environment, we may be looking for you.
We want to thank you for your interest in joining the team! With three distinct river operations in Colorado, we ask all applicants to be intentional when submitting their application — and to apply to the outpost that best matches their skills, experience, and goals.