Without you were are not able to work in this special place. We are a small group with a relentless focus on the people entrusting us with their money and vacation time.

We attend to the details and work with you to build a personal experience.

We believe in science. Guides of Jackson Hole was founded by a reknowned local botanist and we're proud that all of our guides have science degrees.

Science underpins the stories we tell about the land and its wildlife, whether that is an interesting fact or the ingenuity of a scientist that lead to its discovery. Far from the established facts taught in school, we appreciate that at the edges of inquiry science is debated and ever evolving.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is as close as you can get to the wild America of pre-Columbian times. It has been preserved and restored by those who came before us for you to enjoy.

Our hope is that by sharing this land with you—showing you its wonders and detailing the lives of its wild inhabitants—you too will be enlisted to help in its continued conservation.

We recognize what we do is a compromise: the interface between the human and wild worlds is complex. We're excited to offer guests up close access to Yellowstone's greatest wildlife while prioritizing minimal impact on the animals behavior. We aim to give guests an authentic look into how these animals live while championing the continued preservation of the 50,000 acres of wilderness that they call home.

We also recognize three other realities:

First, not all our neighbors value the bear or the wilderness as much as we do. Their concerns are legitimate, and need to be listened too.

Second, we cannot talk of this being close to a Pre-Colombian ecosystem without acknowledging the descendents of the first people on this land. They have been impacted over the last 500 years as much as the wildlife.

Third, Conservation can have unintended consequences. 97% of the land in Teton County is federally owned. Much of what's left is placed under Conservation Easements, leaving little land for "development". We've had guides living in vans and hotel rooms. We have to find a balance between the housing needs of the people who make your vacation great, with the preservation of the wild lands you've come to see.

Sustainability is a world view.

Maximizing The Use Of Things:

Whether repurposing the pile of junk mail sitting beside me as note paper, or thoughtfully maintaining our existing tour vehicles while ensuring the highest quality, we're committed to maximizing our use of resources.

Deciding Not To Use Things:

While it would be easier to serve hot drinks in a disposable cup, we serve our wide array of drinks in aluminium bottles and cans.

Plus, the drinks you enjoy on your trip are heated and cooled by renewable energy.

We'd love to get rid of pre-packaged snacks but that buts up against food hygiene and food waste considerations.

Recycling

Recycling in a mountain town is strict, but we are committed to using things that can be recycled.

Sustainability Is Also A Challenge.

Buying local is a great idea, but this valley is not capable of feeding the people who live here, and raw food we serve like; cocoa, coffee and tea can't be grown here.

And then there is the elephant in the room for all places trying to do tourism sustainably: Flying. We know most of you flew here, as we do when we leave on our vacations. Often there is no practical alternative.