Bruce Gilbert

After decades in the travel industry touring the planet, very few places can match the stunning beauty of the Great Southwest! From the low deserts near sea level to the snow-capped mountain peaks, it’s packed with canyons, buttes, mesas and forests. A visual extravaganza indeed! What a privilege, I get to show it off to our visiting guests!

Dan Cotton

With 25 years of experience as a tour guide in Jeeps, Hummers, and now comfortable 13 passenger vans, I have seen some of the best of the northern Sonoran Desert and the great state of Arizona. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and sharing some of the wonderful and amazing history of the state as we travel through those areas.

Tracy Guss

When I first arrived in the Phoenix valley, I would walk into the desert to watch the sunrise over the Superstition Mountains. I was captivated and enthralled. This also inspired my change of careers from teaching in the corporate world to a vocation centered on sharing the beauty and majesty of the Grand Canyon State. After receiving my Interpretive Guide certification, I joined DETOURS in the spring of 2018. Now I have the opportunity to share the beauty and history of Arizona with people from all over the world. It is my hope that they will be as captivated, enthralled, and inspired as I am.

Hyun Wright

I was born in South Korea right outside of an army post called Camp Humphreys. My stepdad was in the military so we moved around a bit, including time in California and Louisiana. My love for the outdoors came from hiking around California and then moving to Arizona. I have been in Arizona for a little over 7 years and love how much this state has to offer in terms of outdoor beauty and activities. Outside of work, I love spending my time in the backcountry shed hunting, which is when elk and deer drop their antlers – I’ll try to pick them up with my dog and friends when we are adventuring all over Arizona!

Jordan Fillers

I moved from California to Arizona 12 years ago, and now officially consider myself a Phoenician. I have fallen in love with the abundance of beauty and diversity in the people, activities, and landscape of Arizona. I have been consistently inspired by the amazing skies and breathtaking views, as I am an artist at heart. I have honed my skills in creating atmosphere as a painter and an event designer, and now that I have found a home at Detours, my only aim is to create magic moments for guests as I guide them through the amazing experiences Arizona has to offer.

Mark Haarer

My travels over the years have taken me from cutting salmon in the Aleutian Islands to working and exploring in the Renzwori Mountains of western Uganda. But my fascination with Arizona began – and endured – while working to develop wind energy projects with the Navajo Nation. From small tribal communities to sprawling desert cities, I embraced not only the natural beauty of the state, but it’s flora, fauna, and rugged history. Being able to witness our guests’ first reactions to the awesome expanse of the Grand Canyon, for example, makes life that much better.

Mark Lane

My whole life I have lived for adventure. From being a kid canoeing in the bayous near my home in Alabama, to climbing pyramids in Mexico with my wife last year. I am always looking for that next path to go down. I have traveled all over the US and my passion for the past 30 years has been studying ancient civilizations and their vibrant cultures. My tours are not just about sightseeing; they are immersive experiences that will leave you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the places we visit. Join me on your next journey and discover the world through the eyes of an expert!

Mark Smudzinski

Hailing from La Salle Peru, Illinois, my passion for exploration and storytelling was ignited. Although far from the rugged landscapes of Arizona, I found solace in the simplicity of life and the beauty of nature that surrounded us. It was after moving to Arizona that I discovered my calling as a tour guide, falling in love with the wonders, sites, views and people of the Southwest. Now, I invite others to join me on a journey that connects you with the breathtaking landscapes of Arizona, uncovering hidden treasures and making new connections along the way. ADVENTURE AWAITS!!

Sam Hagler

I first visited the Grand Canyon via train as a child on a camping trip with my family. I threw some rocks over the edge and saw it as one big hole in the ground. Later I studied Parks and Recreation in Grad School and undergrad at NAU next to the Grand Canyon and have been learning over 20 years of guiding what the Canyon actually is– the file cabinet of Earth’s history. I guide with an integral approach of multiple perspectives and leaving my own personal opinions behind. As a hyperpolyglot I love translating the language of the Earth via grand canyon’s 40 chapters of fossils.

Diane Kulpinski

The bug got me at an early age on family camping vacations. As a result, I’ve been to all 50 states plus 30 countries and counting. Leaving behind a 35-year photography career to work with DETOURS, I’ve forgotten to pick up my cameras and find I don’t miss them at all. What I do love is turning people on to this dramatically beautiful area of the country, weaving stories about the rich history and fascinating landscapes that we travel to and through.