| | Canyon Adventures was established in 1991 by Ed and Kathy Hake. Ed grew up in the Gallatin Canyon and knows the area like the back of his hand. Kathy has lived in the area for over 25 years. In addition to summer horseback rides, Canyon Adventures also offers amazing backcountry snowmobile trips into the Gallatin National Forest. For more snowmobile information click on this link: www.snowmobilemontana.com The Wranglers Melissa Richterich 
Melissa has guided horseback trips for Canyon Adventures for several years. She is a seasoned traveler and has worked in the tourism industry since graduating university. Melissa is an amateur photographer and knows the history of the area. She can help you find a spot for that perfect picture while on a photography ride and educate you about the beautiful Gallatin Canyon while you soak up the scenery on a ride. Chaney Byrd 
Chaney comes to the team with a background in events horseback riding and has plenty of experience working with and around horses. In fact, ask her just how many tons of manure she's shoveled in her life! You will love Chaney's caring personality and attention to details to ensure you have a spectacular ride! Meghan Keller 
Meghan is our crazy circus horse performer and western barrel racer. This outdoor enthusiast is also quite the Big Sky socialite. Ask her anything you want to know...from flowers to the hottest town gossip! Jessica Berry  Jessica brings to the team years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. She's easy going (as long as you do what your told) and fun to talk to. Jess spends her summers out here in Big Sky and the rest of the year in Bellingham, Washington. Erin Austin 
This is Erin's first summer working with Canyon Adventures, although she has a long history of horseback riding with us. Erin is from Austin, Texas and is assisting the wranglers this summer in order to become a full wrangler next year. When she's taking a break from saddling horses and shoveling manure, she may just join you and your family on your horseback ride. Micah Snowden 
A Texan by birth, Micah is the Horse Whisperer of the bunch. He brings to the team not only outstanding horsemanship skills, but also intricate knowledge of the immediate Big Sky area. With him as your guide, you will feel as though a true cowboy is taking you on your Rocky Mountain Adventure. Katie Coleman 
Katie Coleman, a schoolteacher by training, brings never-ending energy and laughter to the team. Lucky for us, Katie will not be attending summer school this year which will enable her to work with us and guide you on your adventure. As she has also worked several years as a landscaper, she can tell you all about the plants you see during your ride. |