Alyx M

Hey Roger,

Just to say a huge thank you for such a wonderful T6. Andy and I had the best time and I can’t tell you how much joy it brought me to spend a week with some amazing people, incredibly brave drivers, and watching everything that nature has to offer. The tornados truly were the silver lining but there’s no one I’d trust to see the country in wild weather with more than you.

Alyx

Stephen L

Hi Roger,

I hope you are well.

Hannah and I have now returned to the UK and I wanted to write personally to thank you for what was, without exaggeration, one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences we have ever had together.

We both enjoyed the tour immensely. In fact, I think we would both describe it as life changing on several levels. The storms themselves were extraordinary, but what really made the experience so special was the way you managed and led the tour. Your knowledge, judgement, calmness, passion and obvious care for everyone in the group made a huge difference.

Within two days, Hannah and I were completely hooked. As you know, we had already decided during the tour that we wanted to come back again, and we are delighted to confirm that we would like to book T6 for 2027 for both of us.

Thank you again, Roger. It was a privilege to experience storm chasing with you, and it is something Hannah and I will always remember.

Jamie M

May 9, 2026

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and the whole team for such an incredible storm chasing trip. It honestly exceeded all my expectations and was one of the most exciting and memorable experiences I’ve ever had.

From the endless skies and crazy storm structure to the atmosphere within the group, every day felt like a new adventure. I especially wanted to thank you for all the knowledge, guidance, and passion you brought throughout the tour. It was amazing getting to learn so much from someone with so much experience, and your enthusiasm for the storms was infectious.

Seeing those supercells develop, watching the lightning shows, and being out on the Plains chasing with people who genuinely love what they do is something I’ll never forget. You and your colleagues did a fantastic job balancing the excitement of the chase with professionalism and making everyone feel comfortable and involved the whole time.

I’ll definitely be looking back on this trip for a long time, and there’s a good chance I may be back in a few years to do it all again!.

Thanks again for an unforgettable trip, and I hope the rest of the season brings plenty of photogenic structure, epic lightning, tornadoes and safe chases.

Joshua V

Hey Roger, just wanted to say I had a great time on tour 3. You guys really give it your all to get us to where the action is happening. I already can’t wait to do tour 4 next year. See you then!

Kelly J – UK

Now that I have returned home, I wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know that I had an amazing time on T4. I’m trying to figure out a way that I can rebook for 2026. Even on chase days like the one in Iowa, where the storms were moving so fast, I never felt unsafe and have unwavering faith in your abilities to put us exactly where we need to be…..and to move us away at the right time too! It was an incredible tour and the memories of witnessing the amazing sights of mother nature will stay with me forever.

Thank you so much!

Mary Machnica

As a photographer who is very into storms, I was looking for a Photography Storm chasing tour. I was recommended by another photographer David Mayhew who is also a meteorologist to take Silver Lining Tours. I looked into them, and found that I needed to sign up early, since they sell out fast. I signed up the first day I could….. January 1^st, 2018. For a May 2019 Tour.

The time fast approached… I flew into Oklahoma, we all met for our informational meeting in the hotel the first night, preparing for the rest of the trip. I was the only women on the van besides Caryn. We set down guidelines… Back Of The Van!!!! LOL.

We hooked up with the rest of the tour, two other vans for the chase, but, if things were fizzling out, we in the photography van would break away, and look for Photogenic things to take pictures of… such as….the fizzling storm during sunset, an old abandoned house with great cloud structure or an amazing lightning storm at night…

Roger and Caryn are very professional, safety comes first. They are very genuine, and passionate about what they do. Their crew is the same way… I often heard them bouncing ideas back and forth where to head next. The drivers are not just drivers, but also experts in the field, and they are just as down to earth as Roger and Caryn…. With the same passion ….

Everything was great, from the vans with hook ups for our electronics, to the super nice hotels every night, to rotating positions in the van, making it fair for everyone!

I had a great time, I met a bunch of wonderful photographers, and a bunch of great people from all around the world…. I think 7 countries were represented on our tour.. I got a bunch of epic photographs, that I have printed …. Mounted…… and have sold.

I highly recommend Silver Lining Tours for all you Storm Chasing Junkies…. And if you are a Photographer, who want to add some amazing jaw dropping shots to your portfolio …. Silver Lining Tour is s MUST for you! You’ll get some amazing photographs…… and have an exhilarating time and meet some great people while getting them!!!

Check out Caryn’s amazing photos….

Here is the link for the photo’s I added to my website from the tour https://www.photosbymjm.com/p943368006 .

Thank you, Roger and Caryn, for the wonderful experience! Looking forward to signing up for the Monsoon Photography tour in the near future!!!

Christoffer Bjorkwall

“I went with Silver Lining Tours in 2017 on my 7th season of storm chasing. As the founder of StormChasingUSA.com I test and compare storm chasing tour companies and this was the 6th tour company I chased with. I am certain there is no one in the world who has the same type of experience in being able to compare one tour company against another. So, when I say a tour company is great, I know for a fact it is great – and Silver Lining Tours ARE great!

A tour company, in my opinion, is only as good as its tour guide and Roger Hill is exceptional at what he is doing (https://www.stormchasingusa.com/blog/how-do-you-determine-the-skill-of-a-storm-chaser/). Just as no batter will hit every ball, neither will a storm chaser find the best storm on every occasion but experience is crucial and Roger has tons of it. I felt very confident that he would bring us to the best position on the best storm of the day, know when we needed to be there and what could happen when we arrived. The subtle hints that preceded the Cope, CO, landspout fest was very subtle but Roger was confident it would be a great day long before we arrived to the storm. Being the first chasers on the storm and 5-6 tornadoes later he was proven right. This is the number one reason I really enjoyed chasing with Silver Lining Tours.

In addition to being able to find the storms (which is obviously the most important thing), Roger and his team knows how to handle, and service, a large group. The administrative part of running a tour, which is not to be neglected, was handled with great professionality. Roger is also a very likeable person and I loved hearing his exceptional storm chasing stories.

If you go with Silver Lining Tours you can feel confident that you will be well taken care of, you will get a great hit rate out of the storms during your tour and that there is an overally sense of quality over every part of your tour. If I would send my father for a storm chasing tour – SLT is the one I would choose.”

Check out Christoffer’s superb website at stormchasingusa.com

Jessica Burrows

I decided to start a bucket list, and at the top was to see a tornado. Living in Australia really meant that wasn’t possible, so I started to do my research and with each and every mouse-click and comparison of tour company’s I did, Silver Lining (and Roger & Caryn Hill) kept coming up trumps. I’m so glad I chose to go with Roger & Caryn and will not hesitate to recommend them to others. The knowledge that they have of severe weather and the planning that they put into each day is self-evident and amazing! Whilst I am thrilled at the mentorship that Caryn provided, the value of this trip can’t be measured in photos alone. The conversations on the drives each day and around the dinner table, shared experiences in the field, mateship and the lifelong friendships made, that’s what makes these tours so very special. The team at Silver Lining Tours know how to put together a truly amazing and life-altering trip, and I was instantly hooked! The locations, the guides and the photo stops were truly top class. Even better, this dynamic duo are genuinely talented, humble and helpful. The trip to really had it all. Stunning storms, wonderful accommodation, excellent and knowledgeable guides, and a small group of strangers who have now probably become lifelong friends with a common passion. The companionship, laughter, and fun could never be underestimated. Book a tour, you will not be disappointed.

Mitch Dobrowner

As a fine art photographer I cannot say enough wonderful, positive things about Roger Hill and Silver Lining Tours. I give Roger Hill all the credit for any success I have had in the world of fine art photography. Besides Roger being the most experienced storm chaser on the planet he is one of the nicest, kindest, generous people and most passionate I have ever known. The major bonus for me is that Roger is also a wonderful photographer/videographer who understand light, composition and how to be position us for the ultimate image captures. Every tour I have gone on (15+) have been fun, relaxing and what I would classify as a once in a lifetime experience. I’m not saying that to be nice – I mean this.

Roger and Caryn have gotten me in front of some of the most outrageous storm systems I could have ever imagined. This is also done with every one’s safety being a top priority. Also, the drivers that Roger has chosen (and carefully vetted) deserve much credit for being professional, patient and kind. And we also stay in the best hotels available…. no crappy hotels per Roger!! This has made Silver Lining Tours the only storm chasing tour group I will ever travel with.

– Mitch Dobrowner
website: mitchdobrowner.com

Dr Jason and Aman Nemitz

We cannot say enough fabulous things about Silver Linings Tour Groups and we have gone every year religiously since 2014! Little background info—I am the weather nerd and my husband was the good sport that wasn’t as interested in clouds…and, boy, did that change quickly with SLT! I did a lot of research prior to making a reservation and Roger’s group had the most votes of confidence about safety and comfort, understandably so, as we saw that in action immediately with their safety presentations prior to going on the road. Prior to our trip, Roger was so great about answering my many questions that I had about what to expect and even how to pack. We arrived and, much to my surprise, my non-weather-nerd husband was already so enthralled meeting fellow weather lovers and getting the educational piece on the weather. In fact, he was even ready to book the next reservation before we even saw our first storm! The accommodations have always been very nice and Roger works very hard to coordinate finding a nice hotel while on the road chasing storms. This is an art form coordinating all of this and Roger makes it look seamless. Roger is always available to answer questions along with the other drivers, some who are meteorologists. Roger’s enthusiasm is infectious—despite the fact that he has seen the most tornadoes in the world, his face lights up as if it is the first one that he has seen and he and his wife have such a passion for storms that always comes through. We have seen approximately 50 tornadoes and countless of beautiful supercells in our 6 years of attending. I can’t even properly describe our experiences as they have been so incredible and we count down the days to our trip every single year. Our favorite aspect about this trip is one that others find the most surprising—it is incredibly relaxing to disconnect from our busy lives and enjoy staring at the clouds with wonderful people from all around the world. We have never felt unsafe or in harm’s way in the 8 tours that we have attended and we have seen that safety is paramount with this group. Roger’s team is like a family—we see the same individuals every year whether it is tour attendees or the drivers and that is such a great reflection of how professional and well organized SLT is. We look forward to signing up every year that this group exists and we are so grateful for Roger and Caryn for bringing storm chasing into our lives!