Meet The Guides
Porter Elliot
Porter considers himself lucky to be from Billings, Montana and to have grown up playing in the mountains. Over the past 10 years, he has guided various day and multi-day trips that have included hunting, fishing, biking, and multi-sport adventures, many of which have had a focus in Yellowstone National Park. In his free time, you’ll find him on rivers or trail running far longer than a normal human usually does.
Taylor Greene
Taylor was lucky enough to be born and raised playing in the mountains of Colorado. After graduating from Colorado State University (GO Rams!) with a degree in Environmental Communications, she continued on to environmental and science education for the next 5 years. She has had the incredible opportunity to guide and educate in the most beautiful places on earth from Alaska to Thailand and can't wait to share the beauty of her current home with you! Yellowstone is one of the most ecologically diverse and mysterious landscapes on earth so lets start exploring!
Kelly Nicholson
A Southeastern transplant, Kelly grew up playing in the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina. Early years spent camping, paddling, and hiking with family instilled in her a life-long love of the outdoors and inspired her to pursue a career facilitating quality and meaningful outdoor experiences for others. She moved to Southwest Montana in 2010 and hasn't looked back!
In addition to leading tours in Yellowstone National Park, Kelly also works for a nonprofit outdoor science school in Bozeman and is a performing musician. She currently attends Montana State University where she is working on a degree in Environmental Studies and is a Montana Master Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide (NAI). Kelly’s mission is to connect people and nature through place-based learning and have a great time doing it!
Joel Livingood
Joel was introduced to hiking, biking and loving the outdoors from his parents while growing up in Kentucky. They visited the Great Smoky Mountains often. Later, he would hike and rappel in Red River Gorge and various state parks in Kentucky. Connecting with nature and the Creator is on the top of his list. He has “ruck marched” many miles during his service in the US Army. When he visited Glacier National Park in August 2017, his love for the outdoors grew stronger. Propelled by this unquenchable thirst for nature, he accomplished his goal of visiting 12 other National Parks. Yellowstone set itself apart from the rest with its uniqueness. Today, Joel continues to hike all over the country and has even found himself hiking in places like Golan Heights in Israel. He shares his passion and love for the outdoors with everyone he meets, including fellow hikers along the trail. “Life is definitely a journey not a destination.” One of his favorite quotes. You will see him on the trail.
Keith Brumund-Smith
Keith has been living and working in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for almost a decade. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Keith has since worked as an Aerodynamics Engineer in New York, managed a track & field company in Illinois, lived out of his vehicle as a ski bum in Colorado while working summers as a National Park Ranger in Washington, and currently he is the Ski Valet Manager at Big Sky Resort. His passions include bicycling, skiing, hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with his wife and dog.
Emma Heller
Emma has been lucky enough to grow up in Gardiner, Montana and call Yellowstone National Park her home. From a young age, she cultivated a passion for the outdoors by exploring Yellowstone and taking friends and family into the Park. She has worked in the outdoor industry for ski and bike companies and currently, along with guiding, Emma does freelance graphic and web work. Emma has guided in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for multiple years. Sharing stories about her home and the incredible and diverse ecosystem is one her favorite parts of being a guide.
Stephen SEleb
Having lived all over the United States, Stephen finds himself in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem roaming the lands, rivers and slopes. Whether hiking the trails to isolated lakes, skinning (uphill skiing) mountainsides for first turns or cooking meals fireside, the thrill of the area presents itself in various ways and keeps things interesting no matter the time of year. He has guided multiday/multisport adventures in various national parks, but the nation’s first park still pulls him closer each year with the desire to bring newcomers to the wonders of Yellowstone and share the bewildering excitement it brings.
Laura Callaghan
Laura traveled West from Ohio after receiving her degree in Outdoor Recreation and Education. The greater Yellowstone ecosystem has been her home ever since. The more time she spends outside, the happier she is. She is fascinated by the immense geological and human history that surrounds the park. There is always something new to learn! Over the last 14 years, she has led tours in Yellowstone National Park, on the Gallatin River in Montana, the Crazy Mountain Range of Montana, Tennessee, and North Carolina. To quote Laura, "the best part of my job is having the opportunity to share my passion of the outdoors with others."
