Eric Ladd

Eric Ladd is a founder and operator across real estate, marketing, media, events, and outfitting, and the Founder and CEO of Outlaw Partners.

Founded in 2009, Outlaw Partners has grown into one of the Northern Rockies’ leading experiential real estate, media, marketing, events, and adventure travel companies, with offices in Big Sky and Bozeman, Montana. The company has become known for its diverse portfolio of businesses that together serve as a passport to the Western lifestyle. Guided by the pioneering principles of the Code of the West, Outlaw exists to inspire and connect people through powerful storytelling, unforgettable experiences, and purposeful development that elevates communities and protects the places we love.

Outlaw’s media platform includes award-winning publications such as Mountain Outlaw, Explore Big Sky, Town Crier, and Explore Yellowstone, reaching more than 10 million readers annually. The company is also recognized for producing premier live events, including the Wildlands Festival and the Big Sky PBR—a 12-time Event of the Year and one of the most celebrated events in professional bull riding. Through these platforms, Outlaw has produced acclaimed artists including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Lukas Nelson, and Brandi Carlile.

A third-generation real estate professional with more than three decades of experience, Eric also leads Outlaw Realty, a boutique brokerage specializing in luxury real estate and complex development advisory across southwest Montana. With over $3 billion in career sales, he has played a key role in some of the region’s most iconic projects, including Yellowstone Club, Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, Moonlight Basin, and Mukul Resort, and is widely recognized for helping pioneer and shape the modern private club model that has become the standard for premier mountain resort communities.

Eric is also co-founder of Outlaw Real Estate Partners (OREP), a development and investment firm focused on creating thoughtful, community-driven projects that meet the demands of the region’s rapid growth. OREP has become a significant force in southwest Montana, with a diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

His passion for rivers and wilderness began at a young age and continues to shape both his life and business. In 2016, Eric founded Boundary Expeditions, offering exclusive, multi-day river journeys on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River. His personal expeditions include the first descent of the Salween River in Tibet and a rare high-water descent of the Yangtze River in China.

Eric and his wife, Dr. Kaley Burns, live in Montana with their son, Haydon. He serves on the National Board of American Rivers and is actively involved with Big Sky Search and Rescue and AxeALS. Through the Outlaw Partners Foundation and its broader philanthropic efforts, the organization supports nonprofit and conservation initiatives focused on protecting the lands, rivers, and communities that define the American West. Eric remains driven by a simple belief: great places are worth protecting, and strong communities are built through shared purpose and action.

Eli Kretzmann

Where do you call home?
Idaho’s my home state, but these days I live in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
Since 2008, summers have been spent guiding on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River – this place is definitely something special.

When not on the river…
You can find me helping match people with their dream home in Bozeman, guiding tours in the Himalaya, or generally spending time in the great outdoors.

Favorite River Meal?
Anything cooked in a dutch oven.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?

1. Your favorite pillow. I always travel with my own pillow.
2. River shoes and camp shoes. It’s important to protect and take care of your feet.
3. A sense of wonder. There is so much to explore and discover on the river, especially in a wilderness setting like the MFS.

Chris Metz

Where do you call home?
Grew up in the corn/soybean fields of southeastern Indiana, located in the Ohio River Valley. Cut my whitewater teeth in the Appalachian Hills of West Virginia.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
My first commercial river trip was day one of guide school, that was in the year 2000…

When not on the river…
Depending on the season, I can be found trying to boat any river I can find, walking the woods and mountains in camouflage and hunter orange, or exploring the bike/hiking trails with my wife and two doggies.

Favorite River Meal?
Chicken and Waffles, not something expected on a river trip.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
1. A good book
2. A hat that needs broken in
3. A great attitude

Casey Brown

Where do you call home?
I grew up in Florida, although I call California my home!

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I have been guiding for 11 seasons. No sign of stopping! The river is my home. I spend all my time chasing rivers and sharing the joy of whitewater.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork, you can find me dancing my way up a mountain, running rivers around the world, or playing my harmonica on mountain tops with friends.

Favorite River Meal?
My favorite meal? Omg, it has to be river curry! Nothing better than a hot meal on a cool night.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
First things first….. sunscreen! The sun is strong! I would also recommend a sweatshirt and lotion after a long day of paddling.

Josh Dillahunty

Where do you call home?
I grew up in rural central Wisconsin. I’ve spent most of my adult life traveling seasonally to guide.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I’ve been river guiding since 2015. Starting in SE Alaska on glacially braided rivers I instantly fell in love with the freedom and unique access rivers provided. My passion then took me to Australia, Colorado, Costa Rica, Oregon, and Northern California before finding a place in Idaho.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork you can find me exploring the beaches, forests, and mountains of the west coast, traveling somewhere tropical looking for surf, or hunkered down playing music and sharing laughs with friends.

Favorite River Meal?
Breakfast! Nothing like a cup of tea, some crispy bacon and some warm buttery avocado toast and eggs while taking in the serene beauty of the mist rising where the sun meets the river.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
A headlamp, dry wool socks, your sense of adventure

Sydney Newell

Where do you call home?
I grew up in Smithfield, Utah.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
My first river trip was an overnighter on the Snake River when two years old. Most of my river experience has been on the Salmon River. However, I also grew up running various sections of the Colorado, Green, Yampa, San Juan, and Snake Rivers with family and friends. I started training on the Middle Fork when I was fifteen and began guiding on the Middle Fork when I was seventeen. I spent the last two summers as a lead guide on the Main Salmon. This is my fourth season guiding and I am excited to be back on the Middle Fork!

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork, I can be found in school at Southern Utah University studying Anthropology. On my days off I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, and oil painting!

Favorite River Meal?

My favorite river meal is Salmon with fettuccine alfredo!

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Chapstick, lotion, and sunglasses are essential to have on the river. You should have at least two chapsticks in case you lose one to the river. It’s always good to rehydrate with lotion before crawling into your sleeping bag and the reflection of the morning sun can be blinding without sunglasses.

Bill Bonner

Where do you call home?
Idaho has always been where I call home.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I’ve been running rivers and river guiding for about 20 years.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork I can be found on the Clearwater drifting for Steelhead.

Favorite River Meal?
Ka-Bob’s over the coals with salted skirt steak and fresh peaches has been etched in my mind as the best meal I’ve ever had on the river (and off, come to think of it!)

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Good footwear is a must out on the river, as is a headlamp and your favorite brimmed hat.

Ross Shirkley

Where do you call home?
I grew up where the woods and corn fields meet rust and pavement on the outskirts of Milwaukee.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
Thanks to good luck and great taste, I’ve spent the last seven years deep in the canyons of Colorado, Utah, and Idaho.

When not on the river…
When not on the middle fork you can find me on my travels looking for the best street food in the world, bike touring, walking under the trees for weeks on end, on the chair lift, or above treeline enjoying the peace and solitude of the frozen season.

Favorite River Meal?
Coffee and fried rice.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
I’d never risk a river trip without top to bottom sun clothes (as opposed to sunscreen which can get washed into the river pretty quick) EXTRA sunglasses, and a full set of super dry thermals for sleeping or just backups!

Jon Chin

Where do you call home?
I grew up on the East Coast split between Maine and New Hampshire. I call Truckee home.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I’ve been guiding for 18 summers mostly in Coloma CA and a few years in Maine.

When not on the river…
(Fingers crossed) Snowboarding pow. Kayaking or Mt. Biking would be a close second.

Favorite River Meal?
Mexican lasagna. Easy, filling and so good.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Positivity, sun protection, and your tooth brush. Everything else is a luxury.

Miles Hoover

Where do you call home?
Big Sky Montana

How many seasons have you been guiding?
Growing up in Montana allowed me to quickly gain knowledge about rowing a boat. I have always found myself on a raft in the summers. If I’m not in a raft you could probably catch me fishing on my time off. This will be my 5th season with Boundary Expeditions.

When not on the river…
You can find me fishing or camping around Big Sky or out and about with my friends.

Favorite River Meal?
Steak tacos

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Sunglasses, smile, sunscreen.

Billy Wall

Where do you call home?
I grew up in Golden, Colorado in the foothills of the Rockies.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
2024 will be my fourth season guiding. I am extremely lucky to have learned to guide on the Middle Fork.

When not on the river…
When not on the river I attend Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. There I play collegiate baseball where I’m a pitcher. I’m a Biochem, Biophys, and Molec. Biology major finishing my senior year. I also do quite a bit of skiing in the winter being from Colorado and all.

Favorite River Meal?
Steak and beef tenderloin, on multiple occasions during my first couple years I would eat so much I’d get the meat sweats when we cooked this.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
It’s imperative to bring a good music taste when coming aboard my boat. I won’t leave for a trip without my chapstick and water bottle.

Ben Hawkins

Where do you call home?
Born and raised in Austin Texas I quickly moved out West to explore the rivers and mountains of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and now home in Victor Idaho.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
Was first introduced to rivers whitewater kayaking in Central America. Moved back to the states and have been a raft guide all over the west since 2010.

When not on the river…
When not on the middle fork you can typically find me at home in victor Idaho with my dog Shorty. Either fishing our local rivers, biking the trails or hanging at home with good company.

Favorite River Meal?
Steak. Still a Texas boy at heart.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
A good hat, fly rod and a positive attitude…

Lynn Richardson

Where do you call home?
Born Santa Barbara, CA. Currently live in Boise, ID

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I Started my rafting and guiding adventure with my first trip on the san Juan River in high school. I started guiding in 1996, I ended up making it to Idaho in 1998, doing my first season on the Middle Fork Salmon in 1999.

When not on the river…
When I am not on the Middle Fork I reside in Boise ID. I spend my falls hunting and fishing. I spend my winters running a home repair and contracting business but find myself often distracted by snowboarding with my wife and nephew.

Favorite River Meal?
I really enjoy cooking! I find myself really enjoying grilling and using dutch oven meals.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
I always bring an extra pair of sandals, glasses and a hat.

Chris Gaughan

Where do you call home?
I was raised at the half way point of the Boston Marathon. Moved to Bozeman in 1993 to attend MSU and have called Salmon Idaho home since 2011. We recently built out a second home named Maybe. She is a fully off grid 2022 Dodge ProMaster who loves ski area parking lots in winter, green pastures in spring, river communities in summer, and the great American desert in the fall.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I started guiding the Middlefork Salmon River in 2017. I had been kayaking and river running since the early 1990’s and working Fish and Wildlife jobs on and off the river for two decades before that.

When not on the river…
During the snowy months my wife and I Ski Patrol at Lost Trail. We recently certified our pup as Lost Trails Avalanche Rescue dog.

Favorite River Meal?
I love a good taco bar on Margarita night! So many choices to build your own masterpiece. And if it’s not quite right the first time around you can always make another

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Your favorite cotton hoodie to put on when you get to camp! Nothing feels better after a day on the river as the sun ducks behind the mountains. Running shoes are a close second. There are so many opportunities to walk or jog around camps. The third item which I really should have listed as the first most important item is a good quality rain coat or dry top that is within 30 seconds reach for that crazy 5 minute thunderstorm or the big wave rapids.

Andrew Matthews

Where do you call home?
I grew up in San Diego, California. Now I have a home in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I began guiding in 2008 on the Kern River in California. What started there quickly grew into a lifelong pursuit that’s taken me around the world. Guiding has led me to chase rivers and share experiences across South America, Central America, Africa, and throughout North America, shaping not only my career but the way I connect with people and wild places.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork, you can find me in southern Mexico spending time with my family, surfing and spearfishing, and exploring coastlines and rivers—wherever the next adventure leads.

Favorite River Meal?
Wild salmon—simple, clean, and earned, with fresh vegetables and a good salad after a long day on the river.

Three things you recommend bringing on the river?
Sun protection (sunscreen and a good hat), a journal to slow down and remember the beautiful experiences along the river, and a good lotion or hand cream to take care of skin after long days on the water.

Becca Coleman

Where do you call home?
I grew up around Virginia Beach although that hasn’t been home for a long time. I’ve enjoyed living in Alaska, Utah, Washington, New Zealand and Chile. Now I call Aspen my winter home and Idaho my summer home.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I started river guiding in 2018 and have guided every summer except for the year I did a double winter season. I love being on the river and have worked in many states over the past eight years.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork I can be found skiing in Aspen, kayaking, traveling, biking, climbing, dancing, at the pottery studio, having potlucks with friends and most often out of service in the backcountry.

Something fun about me…
For many years my dream was to live in New Zealand. Covid put that dream on hold but in 2022 I was able to move to NZ for a year on the working holiday visa. I bought a L300 van and lived out of it for the year. I loved my community in Milford sound were I worked as a chef and in Wanaka were I worked as a ski instructor. My time in NZ was transformative in many ways and deepened my love for birds.

Killian Ladd

Where do you call home?
I live in Bend Oregon and study in Florence Italy.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I’ve grown up rafting this river every summer. This will be my second full season working for Boundary Expeditions.

When not on the river…
You can find me studying somewhere in Europe or skiing anywhere there’s snow.

Something fun about me…
I enjoy shooting nature photography in my free time and try my best to capture the natural beauty of the Middle Fork Canyon whenever I can.

Maddy Glotfelty

Where do you call home?
I live in Durango, Colorado and grew up splitting time between Durango, in the winters, and Alaska in the summers.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
I’ve been running rivers with family and friends for as long as I can remember, but began to guide about three years ago.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork I can be found riding my bike, skiing, kayaking, or just generally spending as much time as I can outside with my friends. Other than that, I am a student at Fort Lewis College and am currently pursuing a Biochemistry major.

Something fun about you…
I am on the collegiate mountain biking team at Fort Lewis and have spent numerous summers working as a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Morgan Throckmorton

I grew up outside Sacramento, CA where I spent most of my time climbing, backpacking, and exploring the Sierra Nevadas. I’ve always been drawn to big, overnight backcountry adventures, and when I moved to Missoula, MT, packrafting opened up a whole new way to move through wild places. I fell in love with rivers and the sense of freedom they bring, eventually finding my way into kayaking and rafting.

These days, when not off adventuring in our van, Maybe, I spend most of my time in Salmon, ID. When I’m not at the boathouse, you can find me on the river, in the mountains trail running and mountain biking, or at home gardening in the greenhouse alongside our flock of 20+ chickens. In the winter, I am a full-time powder hound and spend nearly every day on skis either patrolling at Lost Trail or touring around in the backcountry. I’m also a proud co-handler to our certified avalanche rescue dog, Skadi, who, in her off-season, is a phenomenal boat dog that also loves the Middle Fork and looks forward to greeting everyone at the boathouse this summer!

Ryan Beatty

Where do you call home?
Winnett, Montana.

How many seasons have you been guiding?
This will be my first season guiding! I was the Swamper for 3 seasons and fell in love with the Middle Fork of the Salmon and the people we share it with.

When not on the river…
When not on the Middle Fork you can find me 12 miles outside Winnett, Montana, most likely horseback, on my family’s cattle ranch; buried in a good book, or ripping powder turns.

Something fun about you…
I have a passion for nuclear energy! My senior year of college at Montana State I received a research grant to study the feasibility of implementing nuclear energy in Montana. All those hours of study showed me how I can change the world for the better and how to keep our planet healthy and thriving. It is my lifelong goal to bring nuclear energy to Montana and across the western U.S.

Brian Ladd

Brian is passionate about mountains and rivers and has spent the last 20+ years climbing, fishing, ski touring, kayaking, and rafting.

The Middle Fork holds a special place in Brian’s heart and over the years he has come to appreciate the power and sacredness of this very special canyon. His favorite memory of this river was an intimate trip with friends and brother in 2014 when he made the descent in my drift boat, which helped me refine my river reading and rowing techniques in a hard-hulled boat.

Rapids can be had anywhere. Brian feels fortunate to have the opportunity to share this special canyon and environment with new clients (new friends) and the fact that it just happens to have a dense and exciting collection of whitewater is the icing on the cake. When not on the river, Brian runs a real estate team in Bend, Oregon and spends as much time outdoors with his amazing wife and kids as possible.

Ennion Williams

Ennion has lived in Big Sky for 27 years. He spent many years working at Lone Mountain Ranch where he worked as a chef, fishing guide, manager and ultimately General Manager. He then went on to be General Manager at Big Sky Vacation Rentals, a local vacation rental company in Big Sky, for the past 5 years. Ennion has a passion for the outdoors and floating rivers around Southwest Montana.

As a fly fishing guide for the past 20 years, Ennion has a deep sense for the river and hunting down trout. Ennion first descended the Middle Fork in August of 2019 and immediately fell in love with the river and the mystique of the canyon. Ennion looks forward to guiding anglers on the Middle Fork and sharing this special place with clients.

Linda Wilton

Linda is a massage therapist and yoga instructor who loves to live a lifestyle that blends health, wellness and the outdoors. Growing up mostly on the east coast, Linda spent a lot of time traveling around ski racing in the winter and sometimes summer ski camps. During summers she took advantage of being around the ocean and lakes of northern New Jersey and through ski camps she was introduced to bigger mountains and all the other adrenaline activities it provided.

Her passion for sliding downhill on skis led her to move to Big Sky, Montana after graduating from St. Lawrence University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and environmental studies.

While living in Montana during her early 20’s, Linda spent a few years ski patrolling and summers were spent rafting the Yellowstone River. It was during these years Linda gravitated towards yoga and bodywork while seeking a physical balance to an active lifestyle. She found herself traveling to Bali for her first yoga teacher training in 2010 and a few months after was led to attending massage school in Bozeman, Montana.

Now, having 10 years of established yoga classes and a massage therapy practice in Big Sky, Linda also enjoys spending several months living in Baja, Mexico during spring and fall. She has fallen in love with surfing the warm blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the community of Southern Baja.

Josh Timon

Josh caught his first “bug” of running rivers with Outward Bound in 8th grade. It was that trip down the Yampa and Green rivers in NW Colorado and Utah where Josh started learning about rivers, flows, navigation and the amazing experiences of multi day river expeditions. Since then Josh has floated the Grand Canyon, Westwater Canyon, many stretches along the upper Colorado and Eagle rivers, Desolation and Grey Canyons to name a few.

What draws Josh back to the river is the adrenaline rush and respect of the power of the river as well as the experience of Mother Nature while enjoying some hard-to-reach areas only navigable by boat. The Middle Fork of the Salmon offers an environment made up of world class fishing, natural hot springs, breathtaking camping sites and a camaraderie that will last for years. Josh’s passion on the river will be exhibited when you sit down for meals as he enjoys the challenge of cooking in the elements.

Dr. Kallie Harrison

DACM, LAc, RN, LMT, Psychedelic Assisted Therapist

Dr. Kallie Harrison brings over two decades of experience in integrative medicine, blending Eastern and Western healing modalities with trauma-informed care. She began her professional journey in 2005 as a massage therapist in San Diego, eventually becoming a registered nurse specializing in women’s health, high-risk labor and delivery, and postpartum care.

Her passion for deep, whole-person healing led her to pursue a Master’s and Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. After graduating, she volunteered with the Acupuncture Relief Project in rural Nepal, where she treated over 1,000 patients with a wide range of conditions. She has since continued her studies in psychedelic-assisted therapy, earning certifications through CIIS and MAPS, and deepening her understanding of how trauma, chronic illness, and emotional suppression affect the body-mind-spirit connection.

Kallie now runs a private practice in Park City, Utah, where she specializes in chronic and acute pain, women’s health, trauma recovery, cancer support, emotional regulation, and nervous system healing. She combines acupuncture, cupping, bodywork, and somatic practices to meet each patient exactly where they are. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to be fully seen.

On river expeditions, Kallie offers a unique fusion of acupuncture, cupping, somatic support, nervous system regulation, and integration practices to help participants reconnect with their bodies, process emotion, and find grounded presence in wild spaces. Her calm, heart-centered approach creates a healing atmosphere where transformation feels both possible and supported.

Pat Anderson

I was born and raised on a farm in North Dakota. Later I extended my farm life to Minnesota with my husband and family. The outdoors have always been a place where I find serenity, inner confidence and a work ethic for life. I didn’t have much experience on water until I got a kayak in 2004 and was hooked! I enjoy helping our guests get registered and organized for one of the most exciting adventures of their lives with Boundary Expeditions!!

Black “Betty”

Betty will join many Boundary guests on their journey through the Impassable Canyon and has logged countless river miles. She is a lab/pointer mix, born on a Montana farm with a strong passion for hunting, fishing and skiing.

She has a keen eye for rising fish and usually spends her afternoons sitting on the shoreline with guests pondering thoughts of the amazing landscape of the Middle Fork.