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An Adventure Guide leads and facilitates outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, or camping. 

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Adventure Guide careers

An Adventure Guide leads and facilitates outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, or camping. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants by providing expert knowledge of the environment, equipment, and techniques.

Adventure Guides often plan routes, assess weather and terrain conditions, and deliver briefings and training to groups. Strong communication skills and physical fitness are essential, as is the ability to manage emergencies and maintain first aid certifications.

They may work with tourists, schools, or corporate groups, focusing on delivering memorable and safe outdoor experiences.