Chandra – Lake Isabella, CA. Chandra has a degree in Kinesiology, but her previous work as a security guard and a bartender provided her with all of the training she needed to be a top-notch river guide. Her hobbies include big game hunting and scrapbooking.
Brownie – Lake Isabella, CA. Brownie came to the Kern searching for new direction, and has yet to find any place he likes better. Although somewhat elusive during the off-season, he is often sighted near local watering holes and soccer fields.
Darby (aka Captain Darbo) – Kernville, CA. A veteran of two Ironman triathlons, Darby is revered for his outstanding guiding skills, sage advice, and innate fashion sense. Darby holds a Masters Degree in Education and an honorary PHD in Boating.
Scooter – Ketchum, ID. Ever the entrepreneur, Scooter put himself through school at the University of Denver selling cosmetics to lonely housewives. In the off-season, he manages a ski shop in Sun Valley with his constant companion, Betty Big Water.
Kristen – Ventura, CA. Kristen is a small town girl with a desire to travel the world. Although she is currently pursuing a career in nursing, the lure of the Kern draws her back every summer for much needed stress release and a good adrenaline rush.
Firestarter – Fontana, CA. Starter has a degree in Economics and a love of the outdoors. Having traded a lucrative teaching career for a life of zen on the Kern, he now enjoys charging through whitewater, relaxing in eddies, and howling at the moon.
