Still searching for the perfect summer job? Give the commercial outdoor world a shot! Here are some of the best ways to get outside, and earn your keep this summer.

No Urban Cowboys In Sight

The Gig: “Trail Crew:” building and maintaining mountain trails.

Perfect For: Those of you that have done the Plantations internship are looking for something a bit more intense.

Location: The wilderness. Prepare to backpack for weeks, eat like a tree hugger and work your butt off.

Perks: Trail crews are all about bonding: with the forest, the mountains, mother nature and the 10 or so other smelly, bandana and Carheart wearing college students that you’ll be spending all of your time with. Different programs may offer college credit or educational stipends, all promise an unforgettable experience.

Beware: Positions on the best crews are often competitive, so start looking early.

The Gig: “Cowboy You:” Guiding horseback rides or pack trips as a “wrangler.”

Perfect for: Hotelie equestrians and the Jon Waynes at heart.

Location: Horseback on a guest ranch or deep in the backcountry.

Perks: You can put those childhood riding lessons to good use, meet some interesting characters and learn a thing or two about cowboys (most don’t talk much, pray before supper and love CC & 7). Gathering 115 head of horses out of a mountain pasture by moonlight at 4 in the morning can be fun, too.

Beware: Drawbacks include mountain lions, giving riding lessons to spoiled little kids and having to drive 15 miles to buy beer.

The Gig: “River Rat:” guiding raft trips

Perfect for: Independent spirits and those like to live in their cars.

Location: Any river that runs through a backward mountain town.

Perks: Work hard, play hard and you’ll soon discover, “Its always a good day to be a raft guide.” When they’re not busy building character on Tequila Tuesdays and White Russian Fridays every week, raft guides are getting paid to be on the water all summer.

Beware: Sandal tans can become permanent. And rookie guides are expected to support themselves for three weeks or more of training before the paychecks (and tips) roll in.

The Gig: “Deadliest Catch:” salmon fishing.

Perfect For: The grizzlies out there. Sweethearts need not apply.

Location: Alaska.

Perks: Adventure. Challenge. Danger. And the big bucks. Get on the right boat during the right season and you can kiss those student loans good-bye.

Beware: This is one of the most hazardous jobs imaginable (crab fishing aside). Be prepared to work investment banker hours and pay for boat expenses (like your share of gas and gear) out of your paycheck. Girls — find yourself an all-female boat when possible or bring a 12-gauge to keep under your pillow at night.