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Beth G: River Guide

June 26th, 2008 by Malina

With a voice as big as All-Outdoors, Beth makes her presence known.  Whether she’s rockin’ the dance floor, leading a river trip, or hanging out with friends, her good humor and love of life is impossible to miss.  On the more serious side, she is equally at home in a labcoat, studying the mysteries of the scientific world.  This is Beth’s second full season with AO and we hope we can continue to lure her away from her petri dishes and bunson burners for at least a few more summers…..

Lynsey: River Guide and Manager

June 16th, 2008 by Malina

Oh Lynsey, maker of crocheted skirts, owner of a vintage sewing machine, and …….. power tool queen?   I defy you to find another girl like this–river guide, class B driver, and maker of homemade curtains.  Apparently the Home Economics Dept was right next to the Machine shop at her high school.   Lynsey hails from South Dakota, and brings with her that Mid-Western talent for chit-chat, a good old-fashioned work ethic, and an iconoclastic sense of humor that defies description.

Joe M: River Guide and Manager

May 22nd, 2008 by Malina

Joe came to All-Outdoors from the snowy slopes of Colorado ski resorts. Apparently he wanted to get a tan after all that time in a parka……Whatever the reason, he joined us a few years ago and pretty much became indispensable from Day One. He keeps the troops in order by day as he manages our busiest operation, the South Fork of the American, and busts out slick dance moves by night. Both professional and always ready to have a good time, Joe is frequently requested by return guests.

Tessa S: River Guide

October 15th, 2007 by Malina

capecod.jpgLike the best spies and undercover agents, Tessa isn’t quite what she seems. Under her ready smile and fun-loving personality she hides many talents. She can cook up a fabulous fillet of Salmon, crochet a hat, guide gnarly whitewater, and, when TSibbs subs, handle a roomful of rebellious teenagers with aplomb. Not only that, she loves literature and can separate a dangling participle from a split infinitive with steely accuracy. Well-traveled and limber, Tessa may lead you on a sunrise Yoga session on a 2-day river trip and tell you stories about hotdogs in Chile, Idaho whitewater, or reveal the secrets of the Pharoahs.

Angi M: River Guide

August 25th, 2006 by Malina

nanoo nanoo angi.jpgDescribed by guests as “fabulous” and “undeniably kryptonic,” Angi is indeed one of the SuperStars–the Super Women one might say–of All-Outdoors. She walked into our office (and hearts, awwww…….) in 2005 and immediately became a member of the family. With this outpouring o’ love she’ll need her own fan club soon.
When she’s not inspiring prolific praise on river trips, Angi hops into the telephone booth of college, from which she’ll emerge a school teacher. Look for her guiding a new generation in their Super Hero pursuits as soon as the ink is dried on her diploma.

Pam “Mama Bear” A: River Guide

March 23rd, 2006 by Malina

pam.jpgYou know Pamela is back in town when a carton of farm-fresh eggs appears in the guide fridge and the smell of fried over-easies wafts about in the morning air. Maybe this commitment to morning nutrition is a way to balance the adventure of Winters spent in Fiji, excursions to Burning Man and summers spent sleeping on river banks all over California.

Pam has guided for us for several years now but that hasn’t prevented her from becoming a Dive Master or hitting the slopes in the Winter. MMmmmmmm…..is that bacon? Welcome back for another summer, Pam.

Naomi Donovan: River Guide

March 10th, 2006 by Malina

Naomi 2.jpgNaomi was raised on river rafting and began learning to guide from her dad as a kid. Even with this pedigree, however, her first year at AO wasn’t very auspicious, starting with her living under a bush at a local campground as it did. But she has since graduated to a real-life platform (and even a tent!) and has become one of our most dedicated and focused guides. Her commitment to her craft and her creativity and intelligence make her a favorite with her guests.

Naomi’s talents don’t stop with her ability on the river–she also paints, goes to school and just recently started “tearing it up” on a snowboard.

Matt Nooney-Nunes: River Guide and Manager

March 8th, 2006 by Malina

Nunes.jpgAfter graduating from Vasser at the tender age of 14, Nunes became the youngest ivy-leaguer in over fifty years. He made an excellent living on Wall Street, retiring at a mere 25. His life then took an unexpected turn: he had it all—money, fast cars, women. But there was a void, an emptiness. As Matt says, “it was passion, man—passion that I was missing.” So he joined the WWF, performing regularly in fabulous costumes until a groin injury forced him to take off his face paint, furry tail, and cape. He recovered in a spa by a river and heard about AO from the cleaning staff.

Even though that’s a total crock, Matt is still one of our favorite guides, beloved by guests and guides alike. AO hearts Nooney even without the cape.

Robyn: river guide, AO blogess

February 22nd, 2006 by Malina

imgp0788.JPGThe first thing to know about Robyn is that she is so much more than a UCLA sorority girl. No, she can also argue domestic policy and foreign affairs, play a mean game o’ water polo, crank out the tunes on her piano, and run a rapid or two. Robyn has been guiding for AO for several years now and has recently diversified her portfolio, branching out into the brave new world of this here blog. But don’t expect her to give up her place in the back of the boat–she loooooooooooooves them rivers.

Adam “Freebird/TheAdamFreemanMovie” Freeman: Guide

February 17th, 2006 by Malina

Adam F.jpgFreeman has a bright love for livin’ and a passion for life on the river. He spends his winters on the ski slopes and migrates to California’s river banks when the snow melts. Freeman spreads good vibes among his fellow guides by providing groovin’ melodies in the kitchen and carrying Oscar, the beloved–and now deceased–portable potty in his gear boat. Guests love his mushroom and Pesto pasta on two days, and his sincere and friendly personality make him one of our most requested guides.