Tico wrote:remember those kids are trying to manipulate you.
Most of them. And some of them are very good at it too. When I did that work, up by Capitol Reef (for AYA), I didn't have any problem finding partners for anything among my coworkers...trad, sport, walls, alpine, ice, whitewater, mtn biking. It's a great group of like minded outdoors people. But after being in the field for 8 days, I also was more interested in a hot shower, soft bed, and good food. After coming out of the field, it's sometimes hard to motivate for more sleeping in the dirt, chapped lips, and bad food, especially during the less than ideal weather seasons or when you've had a runner and been up for a couple days straight.
Did my first desert tower, first Indian Creek routes, first trip up the Grand Teton, first slickrock riding, first canyoneering, and first fly fishing with people from that job.
Burnout comes quickly, staff turnover is extremely high. It can be weirdly competitive and have quirky high-school like cliques among the employees. But it was easily the most rewarding (and worst paying) job I've had. Have fun, SoUtah is a beautiful and inspiring place.