Shannon B.

Shannon Bennett is an experienced and inspiring guide who has spent the past nine years leading unforgettable hiking adventures across some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes, including the renowned Routeburn and Milford Tracks. As a dedicated contract guide, Shannon is known for delivering high-quality, immersive experiences that go beyond the trail—inviting guests to connect deeply with the natural world.

A lifelong nature lover, Shannon brings an infectious enthusiasm and grounded presence to every journey. She weaves storytelling, local knowledge, and mindfulness into her guiding, helping people see the landscape not just with their eyes, but with their hearts.

Shannon’s warmth, empathy, and vibrant energy make her a guide who truly stands out. Whether leading a group through misty forests or sharing quiet moments beside alpine lakes, she creates spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired by the beauty around them.

About Aubree Saulpaw

Raised in the beauty of Southern Utah with Zion National Park as her backyard, Aubree grew up playing in the desert, hiking red rock trails, and camping under the stars. The Mojave desert shaped her deep love for the outdoors. The area’s rich Indigenous history, particularly the Ancestral Puebloans and Southern Paiute tribes, sparked a fascination with culture, story, and the connection between people and place.

That early sense of curiosity led her to begin traveling internationally as soon as she graduated high school, seeking to understand the world through its landscapes and the lives of those who inhabit them. Her journey eventually led her into the travel industry as an aircraft dispatcher, creating the foundation of her understanding of global logistics and movement. But it was the opportunity to blend two great passions – cultural appreciation and the outdoors – that truly felt like the right fit.

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