Now Hiring for 2026 Season
WORK WHERE OTHERS VACATION
Trade your desk for the Arkansas River, your commute for a canyon road, and your office walls for the open Colorado sky. Join the team behind six adventure brands in the Royal Gorge.
Seasonal & year-round positions across rafting, ziplining, helicopters, lodging, and dining
WHY WORK HERE
This is not just a job. It is a lifestyle.
RIVER OFFICE
Your office is the Arkansas River, the zipline course, or a helicopter cockpit. Trade cubicles for canyons and fluorescent lights for Colorado sunshine.
ADVENTURE PERKS
Free trips for you and your family. Discounted lodging at our riverside properties and dining at both restaurants.
SEASON OF A LIFETIME
April through October seasonal positions. Make lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and the best tan of your life in one summer.
GROWTH
From guide to lead guide to manager. We promote from within and invest in our people. Many of our leaders started as first-year guides.
OPEN POSITIONS
We hire across all six of our adventure brands. Find the role that fits your skills and passion.
Whitewater Raft Guides
Royal Gorge Rafting
Lead guests through Class II-V rapids on the Arkansas River. Training provided for the right candidates.
Zipline Tour Guides
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
Guide guests across our 9-line and 11-line courses with safety, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Helicopter Pilots
Royal Gorge Heli Tours
FAA-certified commercial pilots for scenic flights over the Royal Gorge and Sangre de Cristo range.
Kitchen & Bar Staff
Whitewater Bar & Grill
Line cooks, prep cooks, and bartenders for our riverside BBQ restaurant. Seasonal April-October.
Bartenders & Servers
Rooftop Social
Craft cocktail bartenders and servers for our downtown Canon City rooftop dining experience.
Hospitality & Guest Services
Royal Gorge Vacation Rentals
Welcome guests to our yurts, Airstreams, and cabins. Cleaning, check-ins, and property management.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Experience is great, but attitude is everything. We can teach skills — we cannot teach heart.
PASSION FOR THE OUTDOORS
You light up when you are outside. Mountains, rivers, and fresh air are your happy place.
STRONG WORK ETHIC & TEAMWORK
Adventure is a team sport. You show up, work hard, and have your crew's back every single day.
LOVE OF GUEST EXPERIENCES
You get a thrill from seeing someone's face after their first rapid, zip, or helicopter flight.
WHAT YOU GET
OUR FAMILY OF BRANDS
Six brands, one team. Visit each brand to learn more about specific openings.
READY TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE?
Reach out today. Tell us who you are, what role interests you, and why you want to spend your season at the Royal Gorge.
Or visit any of our brand sites above to find role-specific application details.
