Actually SB, it's not a crazy question at all.

It's funny you should ask this though, as I'm currently working on our new version of our site and on our "Why Us?" page for AK, that's something we make mention of, that we don't simply hire someone on, tech them to fish an area over a few days or a wekk and start sending clients out with them (sorry!).

It's actually quite common at many of the larger outfits to do this, do some digging and you should find some leads. Get on it though, as I get 2-3 emails a day from people looking for guide positions in AK and most pople like to arrange things early.

Despite the fact I have trouble knowing that folks that are often saving for a trip of a lifetime end up hopping aboard a boat with someone who got there a couple of days before them ... good luck to you