Casie Hancock
River Guide Casie “Bean” Hancock River Guide Started: 2021 Originally from Sarasota, FL. Bean loves to hike and hang with dogs. She is the most attractive raft guide. Favorite Trip: Upper Fork Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: Phat Thai in Carbondale Favorite Drink: Pamplemousse La Croix Favorite Trail: Lost Man
Johnny Youngs
River Guide Johnny Youngs River Guide Started: 2021 From the mountains of Michigan and living in the cornfields of Colorado. Johnny is your mom’s favorite river guide. Favorite Trip: Slaughterhouse! Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: Poppycock’s Favorite Drink: Mai Tai or black coffee Favorite Trail: Conundrum
Carter Keene
River Guide Carter Keene River Guide Guide Since: 2021 “If I can’t surf in the ocean, you better believe I’m finding the best hits in the Roaring Fork River.” Favorite Trip: Zambezi River & North Star Nature Preserve Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: Big Wrap Favorite Drink: Chocolate milk Favorite Trail: Electric Pass
Sam Burdick
River Guide Sam Burdick River Guide Started: 2021 Native to the Lakes of Northern Wisconsin, Sam came to the Valley for the skiing and climbing in 2018 and fell in love with the river life. He is best known for his gorgeous mullet and exceptional heart-breaking abilities. Favorite Trip: Slaughterhouse Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: […]
Shaffer Klenda
River Guide Shaffer Klenda River Guide & Safety Kayaker & Manager EME Since: 2019 Guide Since: 2017 As a Kansas import, Shaffer was drawn to the glitzy Aspen lifestyle. The boujee the better! Favorite Trip: Slaughterhouse Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: Cache Cache Favorite Drink: Aperol Spritz from Ajax Tavern Favorite Trail: Smuggler Hiking Road […]
Curtis Berklund
River Guide Curtis Berklund River Guide & Safety Kayaker Started in: 2019 Born in a blizzard in the quiet town of Aspen, Curtis has traveled to 6 continents, guided over 20 different rivers, skied, climbed & kayaked in 15+ countries. He has a degree in Sociology & Anthropology from the University of Puget Sound. Favorite […]
Vicky Huergo
River Guide Vicky Hugero River Guide Started with EME in: 2018 Guide Since: 2015 River Barbie imported from Argentina. Favorite Trip: All of them! Favorite Restaurant in the Valley: Red Onion Favorite Drink: Espresso Martini Favorite Trail: Aspen to Crested Butte
Jenny Williams
Trip Expert Jenny Williams Trip Expert Started in: 2020 Jenny, originally from Argentina, moved to Aspen in 2006 for the ski season. She bounced back and forth until 2018, when she made her move permanent. During the winter Jenny teaches skiing at Snowmass Mountain. When Jenny isn’t at work you can find her biking, climbing, […]
Trevor Clapper
Fishing Guide Trevor Clapper Fishing Guide Started with EME: in 2012, 11 years guiding experience Trevor, born and raised in Aspen, received his first fishing rod at age 7 and hasn’t let go since. After high school, Trevor went on to study Environmental Geology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. He has been guiding […]
Stuart LaCroix
RAFT GUIDE Stuart LaCroix Rafting Guide/Co-Owner Started: 2014, 14 years experience Stu grew up in Woody Creek and graduated from Aspen High School in 2002. He grew up rafting on the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. Stu worked as a commercial guide since 2007 on the Animas, Arkansas, Colorado, Piedra, Roaring Fork and San Miguel […]
