Eli Castleberry and Patagonia Andes Adventure We recently caught up with Eli Castleberry, founder of Patagonia Andes Adventure, to learn more about his journey from South Eastern rivers of the U.S to the mountains of Chile. What began as a kayaking trip to one of the world's most iconic paddling...
We spent the day at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park alongside Trip Uhalt, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Cave of the Winds, and Sandy Bobal Zuniga of Colorado Springs Town Tidings. From the Via Ferrata and ropes course to the iconic Terror-Dactyl, we experienced firsthand why this...
Wills Metcalfe, recently caught up with Em Holman, founder of Riverstone Tie Dye, Ocoee River paddler, and one of the most colorful personalities in the Southeastern whitewater community. What started as a conversation about tie-dye quickly turned into a story about creativity, river culture,...
Training Calm in the Middle of Chaos We recently caught up with Coach Sean Maes of OCC Fight House to talk about martial arts, pressure, discipline, and the connection between fighting and the outdoor adventure mindset. What started as a conversation about Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai quickly turned...
We caught up with Nicole, better known as “Nature Nicole,” whitewater guide and instructor, to talk about how a single rafting trip turned into a life on the river. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion, and eventually a mission: helping others build confidence, develop real-world...
Dream of working in the adventure world? Check out these 4 beginner-friendly jobs that’ll launch you into the heart of the Xtreme sports scene! What it is: Becoming a Whitewater Rafting Guide is one of the most iconic ways to break into the Xtreme industry. As a raft guide, you’ll steer a boat...
We caught up with Sue Kerver, fly fishing instructor, storyteller, and author of The Starfish Chronicles, to talk about her journey from navigating life’s challenges to creating a space where women can connect, grow, and build confidence on the river. What started as learning a new skill turned...
Corporate retreats and team-building events are often treated as a checkbox. A nice dinner. A workshop. A slide deck. But the most impactful team experiences don’t happen in conference rooms. They happen when people step outside their normal environment and experience something new together....
We caught up with Shannon Walton, Executive Director of the Redside Foundation, to learn how years of professional guiding and lived experience in the outdoor industry shaped her path to leading an organization dedicated to supporting guides. What began as a deeply personal connection to guiding...
We caught up with Micah to learn how a lifetime of whitewater, guiding on the Ocoee, and deep ties to the river community naturally led her to create Downstream Drips & Flips. What began as family river trips and years of raft guiding has grown into a community-centered coffee trailer rooted...
