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            [HighlightText] => Follow spectacular trails to Mammoth Hot Springs and Grand Prismatic Overlook, and summit Yellowstone's iconic Mount Washburn
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Stephen S.

Making his home in Greater Yellowstone, Stephen takes advantage of exploring the region year-round. He has a wealth of experience leading hiking and multisport adventures in national parks around the country. When he’s not guiding, he revels in the diverse beauty of the landscapes around him, roaming along winding rivers and tackling mountain slopes. He is excited to share his love of the outdoors with you.

Shawn R.

A southern California native, Shawn grew up with the forest at his back door. After some outdoor exploration around the country, he found his home in northern Idaho, where he could hike, bike, and raft to his heart's content. Since 2021 he has been guiding hiking trips in the national parks of the Southwest and canoe trips on the Upper Missouri River in Montana. He feels lucky to share his favorite places and discover new ones together with you.

Christian B.

Christian Bando grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and found his love for the outdoors spending time in New Hampshire's White Mountains, along Maine's rocky coastline, and Cape Cod's pristine glacial peninsula. These days, Christian resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, the heart of the spectacular scenery of the ecologically diverse Sonoran Desert. Scottsdale's central location provides excellent access to the very best of The West; and Christian has enjoyed the last four years guiding multi-day hiking, backpacking, and cycling itineraries all over the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region, including in Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Joshua Tree National Parks, as well as in Sedona and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, among other state parks and federally protected lands local to the region. As a guide, Christian enjoys introducing people to the unique natural history of the American West, and safely delivering people through some of America's wildest and untamed landscapes. He holds a Wilderness First Responder certification through NOLS.

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Accommodations

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Historic and modern in-park properties at Mammoth Hot Springs and the Grand Canyon and a classic Western ranch with comfortable cabins.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

Originally built in 1999, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge is one of the most modern hotels in Yellowstone National Park. Its distinctive timber construction has earned it the Cody Award for Western Design and it has been recognized as Travel + Leisure's Inn of the Month. Unplug in the park, enjoying the view through wood-paned windows or warming yourself by the fireplace in the evening. Rest up in simple, efficient, modern rooms with coffee makers and refrigerators. This accommodation is full of Western lodge-style charm.

320 Guest Ranch

Comfortable Hotel

Located on a historic homestead on the banks of the Gallatin River, 320 Ranch sits between Big Sky and Yellowstone. The acclaimed guest ranch offers cozy log cabin accommodations with modern touches, classic Montana decor and down-home hospitality. McGill's Restaurant serves Montana cowboy cuisine infused with a pioneering spirit featuring steaks and wild game along with a thoughtfully-selected wine list. The cafe's locally-roasted coffee will kickstart your day. Sit back on the porch of your cabin and reflect on your adventures through the wilds of the West.

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins

Comfortable Hotel

The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is just steps from Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The spacious lobby features the signature Map Room, where you can relax with a drink, enjoy the musical delights of a live pianist, and view a large wooden map of the United States constructed of 15 different woods from nine countries. The historic accommodations are modest and authentic providing a true National Park Lodge experience. While there is no television or air conditioning at the property, internet is available.