About Us - Eco Tour Adventures
Eco Tour Adventures was created with the idea of helping people connect with the natural world through wildlife observation and natural history interpretation. We believe that when one is more familiar with the intricate workings of the ecosystem, he or she has a deeper appreciation and connection with their environment. With this stronger bond we believe folks will make more environmentally sound choices in their day to day lives.
Eco Tour Adventures strives to be an environmentally friendly business. By using BioDiesel in our vehicles we are decreasing our use of petroleum. Partnering with the Carbon Fund we are a carbon neutral business. Supporting our local economy is important to us; therefore, we use local services and products when possible. We feel that contributing through our Dollars for Conservation program our guests can give back to the landscapes that they have connected to and enjoyed during their stay in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. An additional goal of Eco Tour Adventures’ is to be a positive role model for other businesses. Our hope is that more organizations will make eco friendly choices.
Taylor Phillips
Eco- tour adventures is owned and operated by the lead guide Taylor Phillips.
I spent my early years on the outskirts of Richmond, Virginia where occasionally I managed to escape the protective grip of Mom and Dad in search of a taller tree to climb, a more active creek to explore or a more mysterious trail to follow. My passion for the wonders of nature was born.
I enrolled in Mercersburg Academy, a boarding school in Pa. where I promptly became actively involved in the outdoor program, then in its infancy stages. My junior year, in addition to being a student participant, I found myself in a position where I was instrumental in planning and organizing activities and outdoor adventure trips. At this point I had progressed from climbing trees to climbing mountains, from playing in creeks to canoeing, kayaking and rafting the rivers of Pa.and Wv., from tossing stones in brooks to gearing up and scaling up shear rock walls, from exploring trails to traveling miles into the forest to spend the night camping. I was hooked. Upon graduation I was honored with the award for the student who made the most significant contribution to the school’s outdoor program.
Moving to Florida for a degree in environmental studies and environmental philosophy I continued to pursue my interests. At the end of my college career, I wanted more. I felt the desire and need to submerge myself totally in the world of outdoors, which led to my move to Jackson Hole six years ago. Here I knew I could surround myself with likeminded individuals and I could use all of the scientific resources that this area has to offer. This drive led to employment with a local nonprofit organization where I worked as a naturalist science educator and a wildlife biologist guide. Switching gears I then took a position with a local guide service as a naturalist and conducted interpretive hiking tours throughout the year.
The abundance of educational opportunities and limitless resources available in the Jackson Hole area has been invaluable to me. I have completed courses and attended seminars in Advanced Avalanche Safety, Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training, Bird Behaviour, geology of the local area, natural history interpretation, and Pronghorn Antelope behavior and reproduction just to name a few.
Eagar to expand my horizons and knowledge of the outdoors in areas unfamiliar to me I set out to fulfill two of my long time dreams, one to hike the 2100 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one summer season. On the trail, I found myself voluntarily helping other hikers to better understand and interpret the natural world around us. I believe that understanding the workings of the natural environment leads one to enjoy a more intimate and fulfilling experience.
My second dream was to guide three friends down the 1900 mile Mighty Yukon River through the heart of Alaska. This amazing 76 day wilderness Kayak adventure took us from the Yukon Territory in Canada to the Bering Sea off the west coast of Alaska. A trip to remember!
When not guiding professionally I am skiing in the Tetons or climbing their majestic peaks. I have also explored the backcountry and studied the natural history of Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, North and South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, New Hampshire, Alaska, British Columbia and the rain forests of Venezuela.
I have an unbelievable passion for my work and I have tons of fun showing my clients this place I call home. I will educate and entertain all on my Eco Wildlife Adventures.
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