The Guide Crew
High Country Expeditions and its guides operate and consider themselves a - family - team.
All High Country river guides hold a certificate as Whitewater Rescue or Swift-water Technicians, are certified in CPR, Advanced First Aid and trained in a variety of river rescue techniques. This is an exceptional standard of training met by only 1%-5% of outfitters.
Matching these exceptional river skills with friendly, fun, welcoming and outgoing personalities makes High Country guides some of the finest in the industry.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful river experience with you soon!
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Georg & JessicaHCE owners Georg, Jessica work closely with the guide crew throughout the year, continually growing and learning from each other. We believe that this close-knit relationship results in the finest all around outdoor guides in the business, and our guides the pride of High Country Expeditions.
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Charlie "Chachi" FlumeThis die-hard Packers fan and Wisconsin native fell in love with the beauty of Oregon the first time he laid eyes on it. Growing up as a ski racer, Chachi could hardly believe his ears when he heard you could ski in Oregon 365 days a year if you wanted to. The snowy peaks may have brought Chachi to Oregon, but the whitewater rafting and fly-fishing have helped keep him here. Chachi was first introduced to Whitewater when he moved to Oregon, and he quickly added this to his list of hobbies. Chachi now calls McKenzie Bridge home, and hopes to stay here indefinitely. He is thrilled that he has been able to take one of his passions, rafting, and make it his summertime profession. He loves to be on the river every day and is especially fond of meeting the many types of people that join him each day on rafting trips.
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Josh ElmerJosh Elmer a native Oregonian came to McKenzie Bridge for another passion of his – cooking. Charlie Flume invited him out to help him cook at local resorts. Josh has always had a love for water, and anything involving water, so meeting “Chachi” enabled him to grow that love into a full-time summer job. When he’s not cooking and rafting he can be found on the mountain, skiing. Josh’s enthusiasm for the teaching and sharing his love of the outdoors is contagious. Within minutes on the river you’re sure to be laughing and having a great time!
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Bill BallisterMore Info Coming Soon...
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Casey SandeYou won't believe this Beaver and Oregon native used to be afraid of the water when you're on his raft. These days, whether it's on a raft or in his kayak, Casey can't get enough when it comes to water. He's come a long way since his Dad had to trick him into going on his first rafting trip when he was twelve years old. He says that trip was the defining moment when he realized how much more there was to river guiding than just navigating the rapids. Casey's guide on that trip took him out of his comfort zone and made him feel so comfortable that he actually swam a rapid voluntarily by the end of the trip. Casey uses this experience to help others who are wary about whitewater when they join him on rafting trips. He enjoys helping other people leave their comfort zone and experience the thrills and gratification of whitewater rafting. When not traveling the globe or teaching science in North Carolina, Casey spends part of his summer guiding the NW rivers he loves.
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Hakan AdamsHakan Adams, of Bethel Maine, has been an outdoor enthusiast as long as he can remember. He started training in school for the U.S. Ski Team, and has followed the snow from coast to coast. He’s been rafting recreationally for 17 years, and playing in the water for longer. When he isn’t working hard, he’s hard at work catching fish on the McKenzie River. Working for High Country has given him the opportunity to work outdoors and do what he loves. His strong, but gentile leadership skills are sure to make any trip impossible to forget!
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Alexandra Bullis
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Stewart Capper
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Craig Nicholson
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Jeremie WhartonJeremie from Placerville (Hangtown) CA, has been hiking, camping and exploring the outdoors for as long as he can remember. His dream of being a successful Outdoor Leader brought him to McKenzie Bridge. The lifestyle of guiding river rafting, has encouraged him to learn more and more about efficient Outdoor Guiding and Leadership. He wants to share his love for the river with you and your family and friends. The McKenzie is his favorite river, so sign up for one of our half day trips and let Jeremie personally teach you everything he knows about this river!
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Cody Grimm
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Conner BurckMore Info Coming Soon...
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Lauren LakowskyLauren started whitewater kayaking at the age of 13 in Brevard, North Carolina. Running great Southeast whitewater rivers including the Green, Nantahala, French Broad, Chattooga, Ocoee, Pigeon... This is also when she was first introduced to rafting, mostly with friends. At age 16 Lauren began teaching kayaking at a girls summer camp in Brevard. These days she teaches Kayaking at Oregon State University when she’s not running rivers with High Country Expeditions as a whitewater raft guide.
“I have a lot of respect for the people who have taught me in the past and present about rivers. I work to continue their passion by passing on to others the skills and respect for rivers and the environment that they have taught me.” Lauren is sure to make any fun and exciting river trip an extraordinarily positive experience for those around her.
To balance her obsession with water, Lauren has acquired a love of clay and fire. Over the last few years throwing and firing pottery has equally become a huge part in her life.
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Brad HansonMore Info Coming Soon...
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Daniel SouleMore Info Coming Soon...
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