Backcounty PackerAlberta

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Skyline Trail Rides , Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Skyline Trail Rides , Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The Job

Job No:
22070
Status:
Expired
Title:
Backcounty Packer
Type:
Dude Ranch/Wrangler
Work type:
Full Time, Contract
Salary:
Based on experience
Live In:
cross
Bring own horse:
cross
Training available:
tick
Posted:
11 Jan 12
Updated:
11 Jan 12

The Yard

Yard No:
337526
Name:
Skyline Trail Rides
Location:
Brule, Alberta Canada
Website
Type:
Holiday/Hacking Centre, Training

Job Description

Skyline trail Rides is looking to fill one position as backcountry packer for mountain trips to Shovel Pass Lodge .
Have to be able to work alone and handle a string of horses on steep moutnain trails. Previous packing experience required. Candidates have to be physically fit and able to lift weight of 50 lbs.

Requirements

Packing experience required.

Required Skills

Riding; Driving license; First-Aid; Sole Charge.

Required Expertise

Trekking.

Benefits

Free room and board and gratuities.

The Facility

Located in Jasper National Park, on the grounds of the Fairmont Jasper
Park Lodge, Skyline Trail Rides is open from May to October- and offer guided trail rides ranging from one hour to 3 day pack trip in the wilderness . The stables have about 60 head of horses and 12 full time employees. You will be working in a busy touristy environment. We also have a Canadian Horse breeding program involving starting colts every summer.