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Emily Donaldson

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Ben Hernandez

What’s your favorite rapid and what makes it special? I have many favorite rapids! “Sledgehammer” on the Royal Gorge section …
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Wes Tite

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Ben Hernandez

What is your favorite rapid and what makes it special? I love Kanaka on the Middle fork because it demands …
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Job title:
Whitewater Raft Guide, Ropes Course Facilitator
Years with Mother Lode:
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Education:
B.S. in History, working on a teaching credential

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