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 and Paradise Valley. The program focuses on educating the community, implementing preventative measures, and fostering collaborative efforts to address the complex challenges encountered while sharing the landscape with bears. 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, Explorer
Allen Krabill
Allen grew up roaming the hills and fields of northeastern Ohio, developing a love of the outdoors that would come to define his life. It was during his final year at Ohio University that his path truly took shape — a semester abroad in Rome, followed by courses in backpacking, survival, and whitewater rafting — and from that point on, exploration became his calling.
What followed were years of deliberate wandering across the American landscape and beyond, guided by a deep reverence for the natural world. Along the way, two experiences proved transformative: discovering yoga through the karma yoga program at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, which taught him to bring genuine presence and connection into every encounter, and beginning his career as an adventure travel guide — the perfect union of his passions.
After nearly two decades of guiding in almost 50 states, seven countries, and thousands of trail miles later, Allen found what he had always been searching for in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Here, where vast wildlands support one of the most intact temperate ecosystems on Earth, his reverence for nature found its truest expression. The wolves, bison, bears, and sweeping volcanic landscapes of Yellowstone are not merely a backdrop to his work — they are its heart and soul.
Allen is honored to call this place home and to share its wonders with guests at the Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company.