Find local mtb trail guides
Find local mtb trail guides
A guiding qualification teaches you to lead groups safely, read the trail and handle emergencies – and it is what riders look for when they choose a guide. Below you will find guiding schools and courses around the world.
Find a school in your country below. Courses differ in length, level and price, so check what each one includes.
Most courses cover riding skills, group leadership, navigation and first aid, and end with an assessment.
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Love riding and showing others your local trails? Becoming a mountain bike guide means turning that passion into work – but riders, insurers and land managers expect more than good bike skills. Here is what the job involves, which qualification you need and how to get started.
A mountain bike guide leads riders safely on trails they do not know. That means choosing routes that suit the group, managing pace and risk, teaching basic skills, fixing mechanicals, navigating, giving first aid and keeping everyone smiling. Many guides also coach skills, run multi-day trips or e-MTB tours.
It depends on where you guide. Some common routes:
Whatever the course, plan for a valid first aid certificate (outdoor or wilderness first aid is best), insurance and any permits needed for the land you ride on.
Entry-level leader courses take a few days plus an assessment; higher instructor levels and state diplomas can take weeks or months of training and logged experience. Most guides start with a first level, gain experience, then work up.
Once you are qualified, create your free listing on MTB Guides, upload your certificate (only our team sees it) and riders can contact you directly – no booking fees.
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