U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.

Meet Our Guides

Raft Guides

Jacob "Rufio" Pilkerton

Jacob Pilkerton, better known as "Rufio," thinks it's cool that he works at the largest man-made whitewater river in the world.
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Julie Bohm

Need a guide that will help you overcome your fear of the water? This guide is known around the Center as the one who wants to take on the scared, beginner groups.
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Capt Dan

If you haven't yet rafted with Captain Dan, you truly haven't experienced rafting as it should be.
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Dave Hepp

Paddle Sports Manager Dave Hepp learned to roll a kayak when he was only 11 years old. Including for the U.S. Olympic Team from 1995 to 2004,
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John Gordon

You might be wondering who manages these crazy raft guides. Well, meet Rafting Operations Manager John Gordon.
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