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Reach the right clients
Show up in front of people already planning real trips — anglers, hunters, and families who care who they hire, not just what slot is open.
For guides · outfitters · captains · lodges
Build your next season with GuideTrails
GuideTrails helps serious guides, outfitters, and captains get discovered by people who care about the trip, the story, and the people behind it.
Apply to joinWhy GuideTrails
A partner on discovery — not another layer on your business
We're building a place where the right clients find the right operators. You keep running your trips your way.
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Tell your story better
A profile built around your water, your seasons, and your reputation — not a thumbnail buried in a generic directory.
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A platform that works alongside your business
Whether you're an independent guide or a larger outfitter, GuideTrails is designed to support your operation and help introduce your trips to new customers.
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Built around experiences, not transactions
GuideTrails is designed to help travelers find memorable trips and the people behind them—not just another booking button.
Who it's for
For guides who take pride in what they do
From local day trips to destination experiences, we're building a place where great guides can showcase their knowledge, reputation, and the trips they work hard to deliver.
- Fishing guides
- Hunting guides
- Outfitters
- Captains
- Lodges
- Destination operators
Founding guide benefits
What you get by joining early
Founding Guides help us launch right — and receive meaningful advantages as the platform scales.
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Priority placement during launch
Founding Guides receive priority consideration in featured discovery surfaces as GuideTrails goes live.
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Early platform input
Direct feedback opportunities on profile tools, discovery filters, and what guides need from GuideTrails before the broader rollout.
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Founding Guide recognition
A permanent founding designation on your profile — earned by joining before the wider marketplace launch.
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Additional exposure as we grow
Priority access to new discovery surfaces, editorial features, and marketing opportunities as the platform scales.
Application
Let's start the conversation
Tell us about your operation, where you guide, and the trips you offer. We're currently building our network of guides and outfitters and would love to learn more about what you do.