Ellen is an amazing Mountain Biker and hiker with a huge love of the outdoors.
A retired Firefighter, Ellen brings all kinds of fun and enthusiasm to each tour. Her advanced medical and safety training also delivers plenty of peace of mind for her guests with Wild Bunch Desert Guides.
When not out hiking or Mountain Biking with guests, you can find Ellen on an adventure or taking care of people at Local Jonny’s in Cave Creek.
Ellen is one of the most gifted adventure tour operators in The Valley, so we here at Wild Bunch Desert Guides consider ourselves lucky to have her on the crew! Many of our guests certainly agree!
“We climbed Camelback with Ellen! She was outstanding! She was waiting for us just as she stated and had everything we needed for our trip. She explained everything along the way and gave us all the encouragement we needed for our first climb. Truly an outstanding experience!” – Michael, Kearney, Neb., on Tripadvisor, Jan. 2018
“Loved it so much, I booked a hike for the next day with another guide, Ellen, who guided me through Cave Creek. She was excellent! Would highly recommend this service to anyone, no matter what your level of experience is.” – Sharpie, Madison, Wis., on Tripadvisor, March 2017
“Laurel, Ellen and Tommy didn’t just guide us, they hiked with us, and after four hours we felt as if we had made new and wonderful friends. They were also attentive to others on the trail, checking in with hikers who looked like they might need assistance and offering guidance to a mountain biker who had gone astray. These hikes were the highlight of our trip and truly I can’t say enough about the experience. Pricing is more than reasonable and frankly the opportunity to spend time with these experienced guides — Priceless!” – Katherine, Chicago, Ill., on Tripadvisor, May 2017