Assistant Trek Leader (ATL) Internship

Do you want to build a career in the outdoors? Would you like to assist Indiahikes trek leaders? Perhaps you wish to be a future trek leader? If so, then the ATL internship is suitable for you. The ATL Internship runs for 2 months and is designed as the first step in a long-term journey with Indiahikes. All ATL interns must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the internship: Minimum of 22 years old. Trek Experience: Good trek experience, preferably Himalayan. Please mention the treks that you have done. If you have trekked with Indiahikes, we prefer that. (Treks like Triund and Kheerganga do not count as experience.) Work experience in other industries is given preference Must have excellent English and Hindi communication skills. Must follow an active fitness regimen. BMI (body mass index) must be between 18.5 and 23.9. You can run 5 km in under 30 minutes (this will be tested when you come for training). No smoking or drinking habits at all. As an ATL intern, you will undergo an extensive 30-day training before leading your first group. ATLs earn a stipend of Rs 20,000 per month during the 2-month internship period. Indiahikes provides for all your living expenses, including stay and food, while on duty.

Since 2008, Indiahikes has defined the future of trekking. Most trekking trails, like the Roopkund, Rupin Pass, Buran Ghati, Kedarkantha, Kashmir Great Lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Brahmatal, Warwan Valley, Phulara Ridge have been brought out by Indiahikes. Modern safety systems like the microspikes, pulse oximeters, radios and oxygen on treks have been introduced in Indian trekking by Indiahikes. Our Green Trails project has revolutionised how trekking trails are preserved in India. Finally, the Indiahikes Experience has transformed the lives of thousands of trekkers in India. They have gone home with a deeper understanding of their mind, body and spirit. Today, more than 35,000 trekkers trek with Indiahikes every year. ​Indiahikes is also India's largest trekking organisation.