Welcome to the team, we’re glad you’re here!
This page contains training information about the region and the logistics of our tours. The more that you study the information and tour procedures before arriving, the better prepared you will be to start guiding.
Pre-Arrival Requirements:
Prior to your arrival in Skagway, please email the following documents to skagway (at) sockeyecycle (dot) com:
- Signed contract
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Driving record from your currently licensed state covering the last 3 years
- DOT medical examiners certificate
- Photocopy of your current passport or passport card
- Housing lease and security deposit – lease will be emailed to you separately if living in the house
For more information about relocating to Skagway, check out this relocation guide put together by the town. Can also be found at: https://www.skagway.org/svd/page/relocation-guide
Training Information:
We expect everyone to arrive familiar with the tour logistics and procedures, and the training information below. The more information you know when you arrive, the more quickly you will be able to move into a lead guide role. You should be familiar with the basic information in the Guide Training Manual and have a good understanding on the 5 topics in the Training Info section. This information is used for the narration portion of your tour and the more you know the better! The lead guide speaks to the group while we drive to the start of the tour in our van, generally about 20 minutes. You can practice covering all 5 topics in 20 minutes.
Logistics and Procedures Training Manual:
Skagway Training Manual 2025 – Overview of company procedures and tour operations
Training Info:
The Basics (.pdf version) – The main points from all the parts below – a great place to start! (Powerpoint version)
Training Info (part 1 .pdf version) – Alaska history, Skagway history, and the Gold Rush (Powerpoint version)
Training Info (part 2 .pdf version) – Plants and wildlife (Powerpoint version)
Training Info (part 3 .pdf version) – Climate, geography, and geology (Powerpoint version)
Training Info (part 4 .pdf version) – Tlingit and native culture (Powerpoint version)
Training Info (part 5 .pdf version) – Environmental issues (Powerpoint version)
Supplement 1 – Alaska Conservation Foundation Talking Points.
Supplement 2 – Glaciers, Geology, and Gold! (Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Brochure)