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Yellowstone Guide Kasey Austin
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Short Bio: Kasey was born in Alaska and raised in Billings, MT. She is currently attending the Unversity of Montana in Missoula on a Presidential Leadership scholarship where she is studying elementary education. She plans to teach 4th or 5th grade in the future. She volunteers with Missoula's very own Flagship program which is an after school program designed to help kids early on to stay out of trouble. On the weekends, she loves to backpack, ski, or just plain enjoy herself in Montana's beautiful outdoors!
A high acheiver, Kasey graduated from high school as class valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. She was a leader of the BWHS Majorettes and also a leader of her dance team.
For the past four summers she has worked at Austin-Lehman Adventures in the Billings office. This year she will be guiding one Yellowstone trip, which, as she says, "I'm totally stoked about!"
Kasey has been fortunate to take quite a few Austin-Lehman trips since she was 6 six years old and has traveled all around the Western US and Canada. She's also visited exotic locales such as Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Costa Rica. In July, Kasey will be accompanying her family to Europe for a biking trip.
Read Kid's Talk About Adventure Travel >>
(written by Kasey at 12 years old)
Trips Guided by Michael:Kasey's Guide Survey:
What’s your favorite vacation destination?
Anywhere in the mountains of Montana at any time of the year!
What’s your favorite hike?
The hike up Lolo Peak in Missoula, MT is always a good one, but I'd say the most interesting hike I've done is Mooney Falls on the ALA Havasupai trip!
What’s your favorite bike ride?
I love riding my bike everywhere!
What’s your favorite trip to guide?
Yellowstone!
Why?
It is one of the most amazing and unique places on Earth! I learn and experience something new every time I go there!
What do you do that makes a guest’s vacation special?
I work hard, but have tons of fun! :)
Favorite Movie: Little Miss Sunshine
Favorite Book: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Favorite Song: Right Where it Belongs by Nine Inch Nails
Describe the most amazing experience you’ve had while guiding a trip:
I think any time that one of our guests experiences something new such as seeing a grizzly bear for the first time or watching Old Faithful erupt is amazing! I love seeing the looks on people's faces - it gets me every time!
When did you first catch the travel bug?
Definatley when I was six years old when my dad bought into this business. I've been going with him on his travels ever since!
What are your hobbies?
Hiking, skiing, and biking - love em' all!
Montana Big Sky Family: Cowboys, Canyons and Campfires
Austin-Lehman has been guiding parents and kids on adventure vacations
in Montana for over 20 years. If there's a formula for family fun, we've
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speaks for itself. As a leader in adventure travel and a tour operator since 1986, Austin-Lehman has extensive contacts and a longtime insider's knowledge in every market we visit. That means every experience – whether cultural, artistic or outdoor – offers guests an authentic feel for the local land, people and way of life.
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