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Lyndy Caine, Owner
Growing up nearby, spending her summers on the Lake, the Firehole Ranch was always a special place for Lyndy. So, when she learned in 1999 that her beloved Firehole Ranch was destined to be sliced into 20-acre ranchettes, she couldn’t stand by and watch. Well aware of the Ranch’s long, rich history, she chose to save the pristine 640 acres by purchasing it herself. In doing so, she managed to preserve not only the original 640 acres that were first settled in the 1860s, but she also rescued the historic structures as well as the intimate fly fishing experience.
Rather than providing a modern day experience out in the wilds of Montana, Lyndy chose to maintain the exceptional opportunity to completely escape the modern world. A rarity today, Lyndy believes the Firehole Ranch exists to teach us all a lesson about life, fly fishing and what is truly important. She and her staff have a keen understanding of the symbiotic relationship of the Ranch with the land around it, and make every effort to practice good stewardship and sustainable practices. “Our greatest satisfaction comes from watching our visitors decompress and become centered again as they reconnect with themselves and the natural world around them,” Lyndy remarks. “We make every effort to ensure that we can continue to provide this extraordinary escape for generations to come."
Mike King, General Manager
Mike with a fall Hebgen Lake Brown Trout
Having grown up in the area, Mike has fond childhood memories of camping and fishing on and around Hebgen Lake. It was this love for the area that ultimately led him back to Montana with his wife Kirsten and their three young children in 2008. Never living more than a few minutes from the lake, they got to watch their kids grow up enjoying days on Hebgen. Now they spend as much of their additional free time outdoors as possible. Mike is passionate about fly fishing and Kirsten joins him in her free time when they aren’t hiking with the dogs or spending time on the lake.
Mike has an extensive background in curating exceptional guest experiences, first as a PGA Professional leading golf operations in exclusive private clubs and then later with Kirsten when they founded and operated the largest and most successful vacation rental company in Big Sky. Mike states, “I love being a part of the Firehole Ranch team. We get the privilege of providing incredible outdoor experiences in a historic setting with guests who share our passion for the beautiful surroundings.”
Jess & her dog Ruger in front of the Tetons
Jessica (jess) Tanner, Guest Services Administrator
Jess is returning to the ranch as the voice of Firehole for her third season. As head of reservations and guest services, Jess is the master of all the details, and the gracious helpful link between each guest and the ranch. Jess was born and raised in Southern New Mexico but spent many summers at her family’s cabin just down the road in Island Park, Idaho. This area has always been near and dear to her heart, and she is excited to be able to live and work here for seasons to come. She has worked four seasons in Ketchikan, Alaska previously, and loves this line of work. Jess has a passion for nature & wildlife and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She enjoys dabbling in nature photography, and spending time outdoors with her husband Joe and 2 dogs, Ruger and Kevin.