Deschutes River Rafting Guide Profiles

Cole Henson Hometown:  Macon, GA Personal Bio:  Well, I grew up in Middle, Georgia for the first 22 years of my life.  Once I finished school with an Associates Degree, I decided it was time to get out and not use that thing called a degree.  I have lived in several beautiful places since then, such as Banner Elk, North Carolina, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Bend, Oregon.  I enjoy getting high on the mountains whether it be skiing or hiking, and of course, playing in the water in the summer.    Favorite River:  Nolichucky River in Erwin, Tennessee Favorite Traveling Destination:  A warm beach or snow covered mountains Favorite Deschutes River Rapid:  Wreck Rapid or left side of Oak Springs at high water  Worst Food Ever Tasted:  Peas...never again! Most Important Life Lesson:  When life give you lemons, make lemonade.  When live gives you lemonade, just add vodka.
Andy Kreipe Hometown:  P-town Personal Bio:  I grew up a poor boy on the lower west side. I found my way to rafting after my gills finally grew in. Favorite River:  Colorado for overnighters, Gauley for day trips. Favorite Traveling Destination:  Idaho white water. Favorite Deschutes River Rapid:  Wreck Worst Food Ever Tasted:  What ever is making me so chunky. Most Important Life Lesson:  Brush your teeth so when you smile you look nice.
Phil Black Hometown:  Castle Rock, WA. Personal Bio:  Certified rafting, fly fishing guide and fly casting instructor. Favorite River:  Every single one I’ve been on. Favorite Traveling Destination:  Sweden or the Bahamas Favorite Deschutes River Rapid:  All of them.  Go big or go home! Worst Food Ever Tasted:  My own cooking. Most Important Life Lesson:  Love what you do and do it well.
Bus Driver Dave Wilcox Hometown:  Maupin, OR Favorite Hobby:  Gun shooting, eating, and watching ba'kinis Favorite Traveling Destination:  Hawaii and Idaho Favorite Bus:  #2 (Wapinitia) and #6 (Sherar's Falls) Worst Food Ever Tasted:  Olives and Bell Pepper
Bus Driver Susie Mitchell Hometown: Wamic, OR Personal Bio:  I have been driving school buses for 27 years.  I have 2 daughers and 2 sons.  I spend a lot of time in a large garden and do lawn mowing during the summers.  I have 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters.  Favorite Hobby:  Gardening and sewing Favorite Traveling Destination:  Hawaii Favorite Bus:  Oak Springs Worst Food Ever Tasted:  Anchovies Most Important Life Lesson:  Never give up. Keep on trying...