Rick Kelly has been exploring the Chihuahua Desert for over 35 years. He is an archaeologist with 13 publications pertaining to the region. Over his career, he has led scientists, authors, and other explorers to places far off the beaten path. 

Rick is fully licensed and insured. 

We have a small cadre of university and professional people who are available to augment the services that we provide; let us know your requirements.

We guide in the northern part of the Chihuahua Desert in the southern area of New Mexico on BLM and State land:

Robledo Mountains

Sierra de las Uvas

Dona Ana Mountains

Jornada Del Muerto

Cookes Range

Potrillo Lava Field

Florida Mountains

Alamo Hueco Range

Our areas of expertise includes the new Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and the corresponding Wilderness Study Area’s 

Hiking to your designated area of interest (route selection)

Your schedule

Your intensity level

Through hiking

We can arrange tours for amateurs who wish to explore these wilderness areas but are unfamiliar with the area