Grand Canyon River Guide
JP HATCH RIVER GUIDE:
"I’ve been guiding on the Colorado River for over 25 years, and have completed over 300 trips. My long career at Hatch River Expeditions began in 1985 and is a testament to the fact that it’s one of the best concessions operating in the Grand Canyon. I’ve done extensive work for Glen Canyon Environmental Studies and the Grand Canyon Research and Monitoring Center as a guide providing logistical support. I’ve also worked with the National Park Service monitoring and stabilizing archeological sites. My experience as a science boatperson has greatly augmented my interpretive skills as a commercial guide. I participated in Guides Training Seminars and lead the 2001 trip, and I’ve also worked with the organization SPLOR guiding and assisting people with disabilities. Additionally, I served on the board of directors for the Grand Canyon River Guides Association 2001-2002. I also hold CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and Backcountry Food Handlers certifications.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful and spectacular National Parks, and it’s an honor to work as a river guide in it. I consider the Canyon my home. As a guide, it’s my job to provide safety and to share my knowledge, experience, and love of the canyon with my cliental. I believe the canyon is one of the best natural classrooms in the world. I believe providing extensive interpretation of the natural history of the canyon is not only personally rewarding but also socially beneficial. Educating my passengers opens their eyes to issues pertinent in protecting and preserving our diminishing natural resources and National Parks. My experience as a guide allows me to provide safe and fulfilling trips for my passengers, which allows me to provide impeccable logistical support on research trips geared to preserving and restoring the natural habitat in the Grand Canyon.
JP RUNNING
HATCH RIVER
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER KNAU POETRY FRIDAY MAY 2020
TUNE IN
