Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

So I have fallen to the horrible economic times and was laid off as of this morning from my firm I'd been at for two years. I'm taking some time and getting ready to dive back into my job search.

My question is are there any professional guides on here that can shed light on their lifestyle and career as a guide? I'd love to pick someones brain that does this for a living.

Try Kurt Wedberg. He's a cool guide and extremely knowledgeable.
http://www.sierramountaineering.com

From what I have read, there is a lot of competition. You need certs for first aid, avalanche ext.