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Our Guides
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Brian aka The Haze or Hazelett Hometown: Eugene, OR Position: Trip Leader, River Guide Hobbies/Interests: Jousting, Thi-chi, knitting, swimming, class V & V+, Team Boosch!!! What I like about working in this industry: h*t guests, big water, pillow surfs, recycling, & greasy Martins chicken. |
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Ed aka Fred or Smelly Ed Shelley Hometown: Grateful Dead Tour Position: Bicycle Manager, Trip Leader, Photographer, Kayaker, & Cool Guy Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, mountain biking, & underwater tea parties. What I like about working in this industry: I like working in this industry because no two days are alike & it allows me to live in my own little world. |
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Stacie Farmer Hometown: Whidbey Island, WA Position: Camp Director, River Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Tony Dignazio AKA Tigger Hometown: Baltimore, MD Position: Maintenance Manager, Trip Leader, River Guide, Zip Guide, Driver Hobbies/Interests: Whitewater,Playing Music and Watchin' dem O's What I like about working in this industry: Aw man,look what God gave us. I've been doing this since '87. I've seen thousands of smiles here. What don't I like about it? |
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Nikk Bonneau Hometown: Columbia, MD Position: River Guide, Zipline Guide, & Photographer Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, snowboarding, & hiking. What I like about working in this industry: Whitewater DAILY! |
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Chris Goodell aka Stormin Mormon Hometown: Shepherdstown, WV Position: Trip Leader, Raft Guide, Zipline Guide, & Van Driver Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, long walks on the beach, plaid shorts & sweet shirts, beards (on men AND women), & speaking Spanish. What I like about working in this industry: Tubers, meeting lots of people, & the left side of the Upper Staircase at 2.5 feet. |
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Princess Cortez Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Position: Raft Guide, Zipline Guide, & Camp Counselor Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, longboard skating, beach & river bodyboarding, snowboarding, yoga, mountain biking, soccer, & exploring. What I like about working in this industry: Each day at work is a totally different experience... for sure. |
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Justin Fichter aka Junior Hometown: Position: Trip Leader Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: Get Some!!! |
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David Danner Hometown: Position: Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: |
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Matt Goodell Hometown: Position: Raft Guide, Zipline Guide Hobbies/Interests: |
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Becca Russell Hometown: Position: Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: |
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Mike Mayo Hometown:Sarasota, Florida Position: Zip Line/Canopy Tour Guide, Rock Wall Guide, Raft Guide, Sweep, Driver, Shop...etc... Hobbies/Interests:Climbing and Rafting |
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Jordan Hometown: Position: Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: |
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Al Rubio AKA The Groovin' Cuban Hometown: Martinsburg, WV Position: Raft Guide, Kayak Guide Hobbies/Interests: Paddling whitewater, mountain biking, disc golf, hiking, backpacking, natural beauty, tinkering with computers, freelance web design, computer networks & network security, fresh juice What I like about working in this industry: High Water! I get paid to meet new people and take them rafting. What's not to like?!? |
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Joe Martin Hometown:The Forest, WV Position: Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: Rock Climbing, Whitewater, Hiking, Naturalism, Reading, Learning, Learning, Learning What I like about working in this industry: Meeting new people everyday and introducing them to West "by God not by choice" Virginia. |
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Hollywood Hometown: Berkeley Springs, WV Position: Trip Leader, Head Camp Counselor, Zip Line/Canopy Tour Instructor, Teambuilding Instructor, Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, Extreme & Outdoor Sports, Laughing till my tummy hurts... What I like about working in this industry: Everyday is different at River Riders...new people, new laughs, new adventure... |
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Matt Hardester Hometown: Position: Raft Guide, Camp Counselor Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Zack Philpott Hometown: Position: Raft Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Josh Hall Hometown: Position: Raft Guide, Zipline Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
Our Sales and Service Representatives
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Amanda aka Miss Amanda Hometown: Charles Town, WV Position: Assistant General Manager, VP of Sales and Service and Marketing, Sales and Service Director Hobbies/Interests: art, travel, water, words, animals, sunshine, and vegetables. What I like about working in this industry: each day brings a new adventure into someones life, be it a guest, summer camper, or employee, and i get to be a part of that! |
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Alexandra B Hometown: Position: Administrator Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Tacy Judd Hometown: Herndon Va, Nashville TN, Canberra AU, Albuquerque NM, Charles Town WV Position: Marketing Director -Sales and Service Associate - Photo Queen Hobbies/Interests: Music and Photography, at the same time is even better!!! and spending time outside in the sunshine. AND being with my Boys!!! What I like about working in this industry: Getting out on the river...a great way to spend the day... It's another beautiful day in paradise!!! |
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Sheryl Roff AKA Church Mouse Hometown:Gaithersburg, MD Position: Assistant Sales and Service Director and Blog Girl Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, Hiking, Running and Photography What I like about working in this industry: The fast pace and each day is different. |
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Anita Fleshman Hometown: Washington D.C. Position: Guest Greeter / Sales and Service Associate Hobbies/Interests: Horsin', Doggin', Yard Salein', Flea Marketin', ebayin', Poolin', Sunnin' and Funnin'. (Not necessarily in that order) What I like about working in this industry: Being outside inside of inside four walls! Working with all the great River Rider folks and meeting all those wild rafters and crazy tubers! |
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Maria Cerrito-Mendoza Hometown: Guanajuato, Mexico Position: Sales and Service Associate Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Running, and Art What I like about working in this industry: We get to meet new people and the people I work with are awesome! |
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Jessica Baczuk Hometown: Ireland, WV Position: Guide Manager and Team Building Lead Facilitator Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Skiing, Rafting, and Kitties What I like about working in this industry: European men |
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Whitney Hometown: Position:Sales and Service Associate Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Cassidy AKA Cass Hometown: Shepherdstown, WV Position: Sales and Service Rep/Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, Hiking, Biking, Being Awesome. What I like about working in this industry: I get to live and work where people go on vacation! |
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Rebecca Hometown: Harpers Ferry, WV Position: OAC Registration Director / Sales and Service Associate Hobbies/Interests: Watching my Mountaineers & Packers, dancing, movies, music, school, & entering waivers! What I like about working in this industry: All access to the river! Working with the most interesting people ever & having a summer job that doesn't involve fast food! |
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Guidroz, Liz Hometown: Position: Sales and Service Associate Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Guyot, Carissa Hometown: Position: Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Anita Duncan AKA Mamanita Hometown: Nomad since childhood Position: Sales and Service Associate / Departing Trip Coordinator Hobbies/Interests: Fuzzy Things, Cooking/Baking, Movies, Writing, Friends What I like about working in this industry: Hands down the people!!! This industry is so unique and fun. New faces everyday & the people I work with are amazing. |
Our Drivers
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Janet Hometown: Greensboro, NC Position: Driver Manager Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my 2 sons & work. That's all I have time for. What I like about working in this industry: My co-workers are awesome. I love dealing with nice people. |
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Bruce E. Fleshman AKA BIG B Hometown: Hyattsville, MD Position: Driver Hobbies/Interests: Farmin', Gardenin', Golfin' and Doggin' with "Spooner", "Sugar Babe", "Lovey" and "Charger" ~ our Doggies What I like about working in this industry: Fresh Air, Fresh Water, Fresh Faces! |
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Kettells, Debbie Hometown: Position: Bus Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Guzman, Delmira Hometown: Position: Bus Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Gaffney, Michelle Hometown: Position: Raft Guide, Camp Counselor, Bus Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Frankenberry, Tyler Hometown: Position: Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Alberstadt, Ed Hometown: Position: Bus Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Debbie Henry Hometown: Bristol, CT Position: Driver Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, horseback riding, camping, bingo, & scrap booking. You might say I enjoy driving -- I have been doing it for 20 years now!! What I like about working in this industry: Being able to meet people from all over. Everyone seems to be so carefree when they are in the outdoors!! |
Zip Line Canopy Tour Staff
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Paul Switzer Hometown: Position: Canopy Tour Manager, Zip Line Guide, Raft Guide, Driver Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Katie Thomas Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Kenya Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide, Sales and Service Rep, Adventure Inn Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Mika Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Laura Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Mike Mayo Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Titan Lang Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Stephanie Kruse Hometown: Alpena, MI Position: Sales and Service Rep, Zipline Guide, Front Porch Cafe Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball, Reading, Being Outside, Roadtrips, Cats What I like about working in this industry: The adventures and the people! It's all really awesome. |
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Kathy M Hometown: Position: Zip Line Guide Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
Outdoor Adventure Camp Staff
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Amanda Grantham Hometown: Middleway, WV Position: Camp Director Hobbies/Interests: Beekeeping, 4-H, Small Animal Judging, Having a wonderful husband that cooks for her What I like about working in this industry: Spending time with other peoples children |
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Christy Conrad Hometown: Fort Seybert, WV Position: Assistant Camp Director/Outdoor Adventure Camp Office Assistant/Sales and Service Rep Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Baking, Art, Traveling, Museums, Animals What I like about working in this industry: Getting to meet people from around the country and world! |
Our Front Porch Staff
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Rachel Hometown: Position: Sales and Service Rep, Front Porch Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Our Photographers
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Our Shop Staff
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Turek, Bryan Hometown: Position: Tube Commander Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Sam Judd Hometown: Charles Town, WV Position: Shop Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Ryan Helm Hometown: Position: Shop Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Harrison Hatcher Hometown: Position: Shop Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Sam Schemm Hometown: Position: Shop Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Alexis Knott Hometown: Position: Shop Staff Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Kyle Myles Hometown: Position: Bakerton Pro Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
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Smith, Mark aka Smitty Hometown: Capon Bridge, WV Position: Head of Construction Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my children, snowboarding and any time out on the water. What I like about working in this industry: Working with the many different people that come through and being involved in the teamwork that makes it all happen |
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Bedwell, Dave Hometown: Martinsburg, WV Position: Fix-It Man Extraordinaire Hobbies/Interests: Tinkering and Traveling, harrassing my children What I like about working in this industry: |
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George Nichols Hometown: Position: Detail and Security Hobbies/Interests: What I like about working in this industry: |
River Riders Owners
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Matt, Laura, Zach, & Sierra Knott Hometown: Harpers Ferry, WV Position: Owners & President Hobbies/Interests: Whitewater, the outdoors, & camping. What I like about working in this industry: Started as a raft guide as a teenager & we love being able to share our knowledge & experience of the area with you. |
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Sierra Knott aka Cici Hometown: Harpers Ferry, WV Position: Thinks she's the boss Hobbies/Interests: River Riders camp, general mayhem, swimming, soccer, rafting, tubing |
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