We had a great day with Brian! He knew just the right places to go so that we saw as much of Yellowstone as possible in one day. Thanks, Brian!
Private tour in West Yellowstone Brian F
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PLEASE NOTE: During the summer (May-September) I offer guided backpacking tours in Yellowstone. For this reason my response time may be a bit slower than normal during this time. My TBL calendar will have the exact dates that I'm "off the grid" but I will always reconnect when I return. Thank you!! MY BIO I grew up in a small town in Upstate New York, near the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. The Adirondack Park is a sprawling six million acre preserve that is one of the largest in the contiguous United States and while it's not considered a National Park, it is larger than Yellowstone, Glacier, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and the Great Smokies combined. This incredible landscape was my playground early in life. I spent my summers exploring these rugged mountains, climbing all forty-six peaks over 4,000 ft. before heading off to college. This was just the beginning of a lifelong passion that would take me to the western United States and eventually to my home in Montana. After moving to Bozeman in the fall of 2002, hiking and backpacking in Yellowstone became a regular activity. With the help of a good friend we travelled Yellowstone's backcountry, photographing and documenting the many beautiful and remote locations that I now share with others. It’s a personal journey spanning over two decades and it’s a place where I feel right at home. My time spent in these wilderness landscapes gave me the knowledge and skills I needed to start my own guide business and in 2014 I became a full-time tour guide in Yellowstone National Park. My guided tours are geared toward every skill level and interest and it’s all about having fun, enjoying the amazing scenery and learning about the park’s incredible history, wildlife and geology. You'll meander across picturesque landscapes abundant with wildlife, walk in the footsteps of the iconic bison and the elusive gray wolf, and hike beside spectacular thermal features that inspired colorful stories among the early explorers. See it for yourself and "rekindle your love for adventure!" Safe Travels -B- I'm an authorized permit holder (CUA) with Yellowstone National Park and my permits include: guided day hiking, interpretive/driving tours and overnight guided backpacking adventures. I have training in wilderness first-aid, Leave No Trace ethics and I'm certified in CPR/AED through the American Red Cross.
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Yellowstone National Park is synonymous with geysers and hot springs, and contains nearly two-thirds of all the geysers found on our planet, with Old Faithful being one of the park's most recognizable and reliable geysers. It’s a remarkable place that has fascinated intrepid explorers, scientists and travellers just like you, for hundreds of years. On this tour, you’ll experience firsthand the many colorful hot springs (including the largest and most colorful in the park), as well as the super charged steam vents, bubbling mud pots and of course the iconic geysers that make Yellowstone a one-of-a-kind national park. Highlights from this experience include; Old Faithful, Castle, Grand, Riverside and Grotto geysers, as well as the numerous hot springs found in the region.
We had a great day with Brian! He knew just the right places to go so that we saw as much of Yellowstone as possible in one day. Thanks, Brian!
The tour delivered everything promised and expected. Our guide Brian was excellent. Here are the details. Punctual, professional, expert first hand knowledge, congenial, never tired of questions, passionate about guiding and Yellowstone Park, dedicated to our comfort, considerate host providing an excellent lunch in the park experience. We have been fortunate to travel to many states and many countries and take many tours. It simply doesn’t get better than this. This was the first tour of two taken with Brian and they were both carbon copies and exceptional. I will simply repeat this review in the next tour category.
Brian did a great job showing us around the Old Faithful area and providing interesting details about the protection of the park and the issues facing it. He also did a great job tailoring the tour to our physical needs. We would gladly use him again.
We spent two days in the park with Brian exploring the geyser basin and the Lamar Valley and had a fabulous time. Brian was incredibly knowledgeable about the park, its wildlife, history, and geography. We learned so much on these tours. And if there was something he didn't know, he researched it and got back to us with the answer. He gave us a nice balance of activity and tailored each day to what our priorities were. Loved spending time with him and would highly recommend!
Brian was an outstanding tour guide from start to finish. From the moment we booked our Yellowstone trip, he kept in constant, friendly communication, making sure we felt prepared and excited. On the day of our tour, he arrived early with a car stocked full of breakfast items, snacks, and lunch — such a thoughtful touch that we truly appreciated. His deep knowledge of Yellowstone’s landscapes, wildlife, and history made the experience both fascinating and educational. We learned so much about the thermal areas and geysers, and he even timed our visit perfectly so we could watch Old Faithful erupt. Above all, Brian was a safe, skilled driver who made the journey comfortable and relaxing. If you’re visiting the Yellowstone area, I can’t recommend Brian highly enough — he’ll make your trip unforgettable.
A sample itinerary of our Yellowstone National Park tour includes the following: • Our first stop will be the Fountain Paint Pots area, a short loop that contains a variety of active geysers, mud pots and colorful hot springs. Highlights include; Jet and Clepsydra geysers and the bubbling mud pots. • Next, we arrive at the Fairy Falls Trailhead, from here we'll hike to the Grand Prismatic Spring overlook. This could take approximately 30 mins to an hour, depending on your pace. • Our third location is the Upper Geyser Basin, an area that contains the iconic Old Faithful Geyser as well as the beautiful Old Faithful Inn. We'll explore the area thoroughly, walking along the series of boardwalks that surround the hotel (this could take 2 to 3 hours depending on pace). • Return to our original meeting point
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West Yellowstone, MT, USA
My geysers tours begin and end in the following locations; Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone and the Old Faithful Inn and Snow Lodge located within the park.
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