Meet the EOE Team !
Our Team is comprised of highly skilled, professional individuals. Canyoneering Guides and Instructors who appreciate the hard work and dedication required to safely Lead capable people into extraordinary environments. And an experienced administrative staff, that knows how to set guests up for a great adventure with us and making the whole thing super easy.
*EOE canyoneering guides are certified by the American Canyoneering Association. To achieve their specific level of certification, each has committed hundreds of hours to rigorous technical skills training and assessment. These technical achievements must be equaled by a deep commitment to empower others, with knowledge and experience. Guiding is all about helping guests become stronger, smarter and safer. That’s when our guides thrive!
EOE Administrators are experts with helping others have a great vacation. With years of regional knowledge, they can help guests experience the best parts of southern Utah, beyond Escalante. They can help maximize your time here, with recommendations for fun hikes, nice places to eat and accommodations that match your interest.
Rick Green / Owner, Guide
- President, American Canyoneering Association
- ACA (American Canyoneering Association) Certified Instructor & Master Canyoneering Guide
- Member, Escalante Search and Rescue
- Prior, EMT 1A
- US Army, 8th ID Europe
- Bachelors Degree, Exercise Science, Utah State University 93'
- Internship, Cardiology
- Professional Ski Patrolman
- Winter Mountaineering, 80hr course
- Born in sunny Southern California
- Raised in camping family, exploring the Mojave Desert, Four Corners, Sierras, etc. Great fun!
- Hiking and canyoneering in S Utah 25+ yrs
- Personal tid bits; passion for archeology, Baja MX explorations & animal rescues. We have 2 dogs, 5 cats and a bull in Mexico named Junior Mint.
Amie Fortin / Director
- Born in Southern New Hampshire
- Grew up playing and building forts in the woods
- AA in Travel and Convention Management
- BA in Hospitality Management
- Visited almost every National Park in the West
- Backpacked Europe three times
- Visited Escalante and met Rick in May 2004
- Personal tid bits; love for the mountains, animal rescues, our 2 dogs, 5 cats and our bull in Mexico named Junior Mint.
David Krummenacher
ACA Pro Guide
Alex Molo
ACA Pro Guide
Bruce Shapiro
ACA Pro Guide
Calvin Jiricko
ACA Canyon Leader
COME PLAY WITH US
WE’RE EXPERIENCED
Our Lead Guides and Instructors are Certified by the American Canyoneering Association
WE’RE PASSIONATE
Our staff love being a part of our guest’s slot canyon experiences.
WE’RE LICENSED
We are a Permitted Guide and Outfitter with the Escalante Bureau of Land Management.
Excursions of Escalante
125 East Main Street
Escalante, UT | 84726
info@excursionsofescalante.com