Monday, March 23, 2009

Alright! So Alpine Quest Sports is entering the world of Blogging. We would like to use this page to connect our community of kayakers and broaden our knowledge of the sport.

This season you should expect to receive “Tips of the Week,” Each week we will be bringing you short video tutorials on things from perfecting your eddy turns, stomping your boofs and nailing those loops. We will share our experiences from all the classes, paddle clubs, and clinics we offer, as well as our own personal trips.

Below we’ll start with an introduction to the “Team” of instructors here at Alpine Quest Sports. We encourage as much feedback as possible to help this grow and to make sure we’re giving you what you need.

Sean Glackin

Years Kayaking: 15

Years Teaching: 8

Favorite Rivers:I love the local rivers of Colorado

Notes: Sean enjoys introducing new paddlers into the sport he loves. In his spare time, Sean loves to go rafting with his wife and two small kids




Andrew Waters
Years Kayaking: 13

Years Teaching: 8
Favorite River: Gore Canyon of the Colorado
Favorite Trip:
One of the best trips I have had was West Cherry Creek in California (pictured). California's granite riverbeds are a site to behold. They make for smooth kayaking. The rule of thumb out there is yes, it’s very big, but if you’re on line it’s all good. This picture was just one of the many waterfalls on this section. We had to hike in about 6 hours with all our gear and then tackle the river.



Ross Herr
Years Kayaking: 10

Years Teaching: 5

Favorite River: Oh be Joyful (pictured)

Favorite Trip: Running the fun drops of Daisy, Slate, and OBJ was great with Paulie this summer but the Big South will definitely be a must do each summer.

Currently a Junior at Norther Michigan University


Katie Shepard
Years Kayaking: 7
Years Teaching: 6
Favorite River: old hometown river The St. Francis
-close second: The Ocoee
Katie is our expert in the art of Rolling




Forest Knapp
Years Kayaking: 15

Years Teaching: 6
Favorite River: Unfortunately this information could not be found from Forrest. He's originally from the south but for some reason he talks like a Yankee. Forest is a well rounded boater from creeking to playboating.



Look forward to seeing everyone out on the rivers this summer. Spring is on its way so stay tuned for all the great excitement to come.
Thanks,
Ross