Growing up just outside of New York City, my father inspired my love for nature and the great outdoors, especially the mountains. As a child, I spent a lot of time in the Adirondack Mountains (the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire) skiing, snowmobiling, biking, and hiking.

My love for our national parks and the rivers of the west started soon after moving to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in my early 20s. Living in the Colorado Rockies I quickly fell in love with guiding and outfitting. After spending years guiding everything from river tours to snowmobile adventures, I decided to start my own company and fully immerse myself in the outfitting/tour industry.

I have decades of experience as a river guide, safety kayaker, bike guide, snowmobile guide, and guiding interruptive and educational tour, offering adventure and interpretive experiences to thousands of folks over 3 decades. These years have enabled me to accrue an extensive knowledge of the mountains' beauty, flora, and wildlife.

Guiding is not only my profession but also my lifestyle. I have extensive experience guiding in the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains and the Yellowstone ecosystem and surrounding areas, and it makes my day to lead nature lovers here. Love of the National Parks and great outdoors is infectious, and I love nothing more than seeing how excited people get when visiting the incredible place I call home.

The best thing about spending so much time in one of the most incredible and beautiful places on earth is sharing it with others. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are a true soul center for me.

Being able to spend time meeting and getting to know wonderful people from all over the world is special. Being able to do so in a place I love so much, makes me one of the luckiest people in the world. I could not think of a better way to make a living.

Being a small knowledgeable outfitter enables me to provide a customizable experience maximizing our time in the national parks soaking in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. I would like nothing more than to spend time with you and your group experiencing the unique wildlife and natural wonders of this incredible area firsthand.

Contact me to set up your customizable memory of a lifetime.

Certified in First Aid and CPR
Advanced avalanche safety and rescue certified.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Permitted CUA for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
30+ years of guiding experience - whitewater, Biking, Snowmobile, interpretive van tours
Certified River Guide - Utah, Colorado, Wyoming
Past board member of America Outdoors Association
Past chairperson - Colorado River Outfitters Association

Neither legal nor physical restrictions (Licensed and insured for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks).

Yellowstone's 5 day tour is my most extensive excursion, which includes an exploration Yellowstone National Park's Upper & Lower Loops as well as Teton National Park. Spending 5 days in here really gives you the opportunity to explore Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton National Park, covering its famous geothermal & natural features as well as its wildlife.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to soak in this park with all its wonders. I can customize the tour to take advantage of your interests and help you become immersed in the Yellowstone experience. Spending time in the Lamar Valley and more remote areas of the park will allow for better opportunity to see more wildlife and off the beaten path sites.

With over 2. 2 million acres, 5 days is a great great to tour the park without feeling rushed.



Teton & Yellowstone 5 Day Tour

Yellowstone's Lower Loop is the Park's most popular excursion. With a morning pick-up to make the most of our day together, we'll enjoying the early morning sun shining on the Teton Mountains, as we travel through Grand Teton National Park, heading to Yellowstone. The Teton Mountains are among the world's most photographed majestic ranges.

On this tour, we'd circle the Lower Loop which encompasses several of Yellowstone National Park's most famous geothermal features such as the Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Norris Geyser Basin & Volcano Mud Pots. The Lower Loop also includes natural wonders like Yellowstone Lake, the Upper and Lower waterfalls, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

It's worth noting we'd visit the Hayden Valley, home wildlife such as to elk, eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, wolf, mule deer as well as one of the largest herds of bison (buffalo) in the park.

I'd love nothing more than to share some time exploring Yellowstone's natural wonders & biodiversity together.

Yellowstone Lower Loop Adventure - All Inclusive Full Day Tour

Join me exploring the many natural wonders of Grand Teton National Park such as Jenny Lake, the Grand Teton, Teton Peaks, Mt Moran, the Snake River and Jackson Lake! While touring this National Park you will find many interesting sights that make up one of America's most majestic mountain ranges.

It's very well known for its Moose, Bear and Elk population. It truly is an ideal area for your best chance to see the many majestic animals that make the Jackson Hole area so popular.

With a customizable itinerary, we'll be able to focus on what you are most interested in. Teton National Park also has an abundance of history at Mormon Row, as well as numerous natural wonders like the Grand Teton and the many glaciers that line its peak, not to mention some of the best wildlife viewing in the world.

With this tour, you'll have your choice of sunrise or sunset, depending on weather you're an early riser or like to sleep in.

You'll be in good hands with me, a rescue certified guide with decades of experience!

Tour guide in Jackson Hole Wyoming John C.

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