We have over 20 years experience leading unique journeys that have lasting positive impact on people's lives and, as importantly, on the regions and cultures we visit. (Read more about our mission.)

Meet the Wildland Team

Every member of the Wildland Trekking team has a minimum of five years experience guiding in their region of expertise and is certified as a Wilderness First Responder or EMT.

Brad Ball	Brad Ball, owner and co-founder, has over 20 years of professional experience in wilderness and adventure travel. As a longtime senior instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming, executive director of Sylvan Rocks Climbing Guides in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and as a state and federal forester, Brad has spent the entirety of his career in the outdoors. He is passionate about providing life-altering travel experiences that leave people with a sense of awe and wonder with the natural world. Brad is also a strong voice for the protection of natural areas, as conservation is more than a belief for him, it's a lifestyle and a mission. He is married and is raising two young outdoor adventurers in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Southwest Director
Scott Cundy	Scott Cundy, owner and co-founder, has a degree in English and Professional Communication and has been in the adventure travel profession for most of his career. He is a certified and experienced wilderness EMT and has ventured professionally to 13 countries throughout North America, Europe, the South Pacific, and Central America. Before co-founding the Wildland Trekking Company, he was a professional ski patroller, snow cat ski guide, Alaska sea-kayaking guide, and hiking guide. "For me, one of the best indicators of a fulfilling life is when there is no line between personal and professional. When someone asks me whether I'm traveling for business or fun, and I can honestly say 'that's a great question!' Then I know I'm in the right place and can really make a difference with people."
Marketing Director
Steve Cundy	Steve Cundy, owner and co-founder, worked as a natural resources specialist for federal and state governments before really discovering his passion for leading people into wild places. After this revelation, he spent his working life as a wilderness counselor for at-risk youth in Utah and as an outdoor educator and guide, before co-founding the Wildland Trekking Company. Steve is a personable and attentive owner and guide who is dedicated to seeing that our guests get as much out of their wilderness experience as possible.  Also an avid rock climber, he can usually be found scaling the cliffs of his usual haunts when not in the office or the field.
Rocky Mountain Director
Eb Eberlein	Eb Eberlein is the "Grand Canyon Guru." He has spent over 1300 days in the inner canyon on overnight treks and day hikes. He owned his own guide company, Sky Island Treks, until 2006 and now works as a freelance guide for the Canyon's top tour companies. With a B.A. in Forestry and Resource Management, he has the knowledge and experience to lead quality trips into any area of the Canyon.
Guide
Margie Erhart	Margie Erhart leads trips for us in the Grand Canyon and in Utah. She has been a river and hiking guide in the Grand Canyon and on the San Juan River for years. She has hiked in several countries all over the world, including Chile, Burma, and Ireland. She is the author of five novels, countless essays, and her commentaries have aired on National Public Radio. She has been swinging a butterfly net since the turn of the millennium and has a working knowledge of the bugs of the Colorado Plateau. She lives in Flagstaff, Arizona and teaches creative writing for the Navajo Nation.
Guide
Jill Hewins	Jill Hewins has been guiding wilderness backpacking, biking, hiking and travel journeys since 1986. In the outdoor adventure industry, she has worked as a Program Director, Trip Planner, Guide and Staff Trainer. She has a Masters Degree in Higher Education and certifications in Wilderness First Responder and Advanced First Aid. Jill loves bringing together groups of individuals for self-growth, play, laughter and adventure.  She has been working at being a good yoga student for over ten years, and in her free time she is an avid cyclist, hiker and student of life.
Guide
Shelly Karlovetz	Shelly Karlovetz grew up in the mountains of Colorado and attended college in Wyoming, so she has never been a stranger to America's western wilderness. She has, however, ventured far beyond it, especially in 1996 when she hiked the 2,000 mile-long Appalachian Trail over a 6 month period. She says that it was on the 'AT' that she cinched the deal with being completely in love with hiking. Since then, she has completed several 100-mile thru-hikes in Colorado. Shelly helps with the design and logistics of our Women's Journeys and assists guests in any way she can.
Admin/Guide
Scott Moore	Scott Moore is one of our core Yellowstone guides. He lives in Missoula, Montana and has been an outdoor leader for more than seven years. From the hills of Romania to the peaks of Montana and Wyoming, there is nothing he enjoys more than backpacking and exploring new, beautiful places with others. To mention just a few highlights, he has taught leadership for Outward Bound in Costa Rica, instructed at Outdoor Education centers, and rode the high seas on an EPA environmental survey ship. Reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable, Scott is a huge asset to the Wildland Trekking team.
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