Mason is a veteran whitewater rafting guide. He has been in the business for over 5 years and now serves as River Manager for a local company.
He loves rafting and the river, and best of all, he has a heart for people.
"Rafting is awesome because it is a rush every time. It never gets boring because the river is dangerous and you never know what is going to happen."
He is fully certified in first aid, CPR, swift water rescue, and wilderness first aid. He is fully qualified to assess and take care of any situation on the river. Mason has more training than the average guide so he can lead large groups down the river safely.
When I asked him what the best and worst part of guiding is, he surprised me with his answer.
"People. They can be the best part of the day and they can also make your day miserable."
As a customer it is your responsibility to come with a good attitude and a willingness to have fun! The guide will entertain you and make the day fun no matter what, but it makes his job easier when everyone comes with a good attitude."
Every trip is different because your customers are always different, and it makes the job seem more like fun than work.
"Some days its hard to believe Im getting paid to do what I do," Mason says.
Mason is also a Christian, which is rare for a whitewater guide. He brings good Christian values on the river with him does not hesitate to share his faith.
One side hobby that guides often enjoy is whitewater kayaking. Its similar to whitewater rafting, but you take a kayak down the same types of rivers or even waterfalls. Mason has been kayaking since before he became a guide and this year dropped dead falls, the 35 foot waterfall above the dead river.
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