Great company / lifestyle / opportunity / community - Trip Leader Backroads Employee Review

5.0
Dec 21, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The people who work at Backroads are fabulous. As a Trip Leader I felt like I had found 'my tribe', like minded people who valued exceptional customer service and the outdoor lifestyle. Working both in the office and in the field I have gained an insight into both worlds of Backroads and find both to be wonderful, from remote winter work through to leading trips in the summer season, being employed at Backroads opens a lot of doors and a number of different opportunities. The most valuable element at Backroads is there commitment to promoting from within, if you fancy an elevated role, the company give you a chance to learn and grow, many companies don't do that.

Cons

The commitment as a Trip Leader is a commitment to a lifestyle, this means you may be away from home for long periods of time and being guest facing six days of the week. It could be draining on your social energy if you are not prepared for it.

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I find that its a great workplace where folks are encouraged to speak up, take initiative, and problem solve together. I think it reflects well that there are many tenured people at the company.

Cons

There are many systems that do not always seamlessly work together so it can take extra effort to find the resources that exist & high cost of living in Bay Area can be challenging to keep up with.

5.0
May 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The product (luxury active vacations) is phenomenal. It's great to be able to have confidence in what we're selling and know we are leading the industry in quality. Coworkers are great - hard working and fun. They also do a good job with benefits, especially trip credits and retirement plans.

Cons

Bay Area cost of living is quite high and while the sales role isn't a tech sales job, increased compensation would go a long way considering working remotely (full time) is essentially not an option.

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