NRS

About

Fill-in-the-Blank Bio:
I’m not ever duplicated, I’m just often imitated, or at least that’s what my ego says. I’ve spoken in modern kayaking language no less than one day of my life, avoiding it wherever I can when not filling out NRS Bios. While cross country skiing, I occasionally wear a tutu, but that doesn’t mean I can’t shred too! My favorite color to run the stouts in is pink, but I also love riding the rapids in baby blue.

Hometown:
White Salmon, WA

Years Paddling/Boating:
8

Favorite Waters:
I love all the local Columbia River Gorge runs! The Upper Upper Cispus, Upper Trout Creek, and West Fork Hood are some of my favorites. I also couldn’t get enough of the Egua River in Italy.

Hero(s):
I have many! To keep it local, I would say Jason Rackley. (check out oregonkayaking.net)

Off-the-Water Activities:
Cross Country Skiing, Trail Running and Hiking, Climbing

Music Rotation:
Hip Hop and Reggae mostly

Sponsors:
NRS!! Fluid Kayaks, Watershed Drybags, 5.10. My local shops Next Adventure and Kayak Shed also take really good care of me.

Why do you Paddle?
I paddle because it is a great escape that always leaves me smiling. Kayaking has brought me to some of the most beautiful places in the world, introduced me to some of the most amazing people, and taught me more life lessons than I could have ever imagined.