** This is an old post that I just took the time to finish** After my ski mountaineering plans fell through, Noel, Mac and I rallied for a trip to the Dolores: a true gem of Western Colorado that boasts only a short season most years due to high water demands from the upstream reservoir for agriculture in the area. Mac had been hoping to run the popular stretch while it was up, and had gear and boats ready when the opportunity arose. He and his wife Sarah kindly let me borrow her boat, and Mac brought along nearly all READ MORE
Category: Rafting
Raft guiding Browns Canyon
Last summer I worked as a raft guide on the Upper Arkansas river in Salida, Colorado. While I had been introduced to whitewater in college, I came into the job with very little experience rafting. I started working after two weeks of guide training, but the training never ended. Like many things, the more I learn, the more I realize I have to learn! I’m looking forward to the upcoming summer to continue developing and improving upon some of these skills. I had a great go as a first year guide, keeping busy at work and enjoying the company of READ MORE