Corbin Hawkins
Corbin Hawkins
Corbin grew up in Breckenridge, Colorado, and now calls Jackson, Wyoming, home. Living at 9,000 feet fostered his love for nature and the outdoors early on—he became an avid skier with a knack for memorizing obscure animal facts, essential skills for any naturalist. As a child, he traveled widely with his family, fostering a passion for exploration that persists.
Corbin earned a B.S. in Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism from Colorado State University. His guiding career started at Boyd Lake State Park, Colorado, as an interpreter and activities coordinator. Here he also developed a serious interest in photography, honing his skills to become an expert in nature photography and photo instruction.
At Nat Hab, he’s guided Nat Hab’s Churchill polar bear and northern lights expeditions, including braving the epic blizzard of 2017. He also leads trips in Yellowstone and co-guided Nat Hab’s groundbreaking 2019 zero waste Yellowstone adventure. Whether spotting wolves and grizzlies in his backyard or marveling at thermophilic bacteria in hot springs, Corbin’s enthusiasm for the natural world is boundless. Travel highlights include Madagascar’s lemurs and Vanuatu’s volcanic landscapes.
What Our Guests Say
I would be more than happy to have Corbin as a guide again! He really knew the history of Yellowstone well and was great at finding wildlife and explaining the habits of animals and the science behind the hot springs and geysers of the area. Corbin was also easygoing and had a great sense of humor.
Corbin is an excellent Expedition Leader. He is kind, personable, easygoing and enjoyable to be with. He has an incredible ability to spot animals and birds in the far distance barely visible to the rest of us. This also allowed him to constantly find and adjust the scopes to give us a clear view. His love of nature and wildlife was evident, which matches my values. He also was an excellent driver—especially on the icy roads—and always ensured our safety. One of Corbin’s great strengths is that he is a masterful storyteller, making us laugh and creating a fun ride. I am grateful to have had him as one of our guides.
Corbin’s enthusiasm was contagious. In addition to sharing his unlimited knowledge about Yellowstone and Grand Teton, he provided great tips for iPhone photography.
