Meet Our Team
“Walk, better yet crawl, on hands and knees, over the sandstone and through the thornbush and cactus. When you reach the summit, and you will, you’ll see something. Maybe. Probably not. It doesn’t matter. You’ve been there, and that’s what counts.”
Owner, Naturalist, Guide
Evan Stout
Evan Stout, a native of rural Maine, developed a profound appreciation for the outdoors from an early age. Surrounded by towering pines, pristine lakes and rivers, and the rugged coastline, he fostered a deep respect for the natural world. Evan pursued his passion by obtaining a degree in Outdoor Education and Recreation from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, further enhancing his skills at the National Outdoor Leadership School in the Yukon Territory.
After college, Evan's teaching experience at a local junior high school provided him with a solid foundation, but the allure of the natural world soon beckoned. He joined a guide service, exploring and guiding travelers across North America, from the deserts of the Southwest to the Arctic Circle in Alaska. This diverse experience honed his skills as a guide, preparing him for his next chapter.
In 2015, Evan made the decision to focus solely on Yellowstone National Park, relocating to Gardiner, Montana. Since then, he has been leading day safaris, multi-day backpacking, and fishing trips into the park's untamed wilderness. Evan's deep knowledge and unwavering passion for Yellowstone's natural wonders and its wildlife are evident in every outing, ensuring that every guest leaves with lasting memories of their experience.
As a dedicated wildlife advocate, he oversees a non-profit initiative aimed at mitigating bear/human conflicts in the Gardiner Basin. The program focuses on educating the community, implementing preventative measures, and fostering collaborative efforts to address the complex challenges posed by the coexistence of humans and bears in the region. Evan's unwavering commitment has made him a respected voice in the local conservation landscape. Through his advocacy work, Evan actively collaborates with authorities and stakeholders to ensure the sustainable management of Grizzly bears, and other wildlife populations and the preservation of the delicate ecosystem surrounding Yellowstone.
Naturalist, Guide, Photographer, Filmmaker
Kyle Dudgeon
Kyle Dudgeon is a naturalist, nature photographer, filmmaker and guide with true passion and knowledge for the wildlife and wilderness of the American West. After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in the Environmental Sciences in northern New York, Kyle worked as a biological field technician throughout Montana before eventually finding his home in Bozeman. He discovered his true love for Yellowstone through numerous solo experiences throughout the park watching birds and wildlife. Whether it be tracking great gray owls through dense, lodgepole pine forests in Yellowstone’s interior, or spending sub-zero mornings with American bison in Lamar Valley, Kyle is dedicated to his role of capturing the park’s essence through eyes and camera. Aside from naturalist guiding in the park, Kyle works in the various realms of visual storytelling to try and facilitate connections between people and wildlife, as both work to navigate a changing world.
Kyle’s full portfolio can be found at: KyleDudgeonCreative.com