KRS River People

KRS guides are true boaters, who love rafting and rivers.  Not only are they talented raft guides and kayakers, but they are patient, understanding and enjoy a good laugh.

This is written by our guides. We hope you appreciate their sense of humour.

Simon

Simon
Years rafting
Forever
Countries
NZ, USA, Australia, Japan, Austria, Germany Switzerland.
Favourite river
Waikato River float trip.
Why?
It's easy.
Best part of the job:
I am the boss.
Other interests:
Music and music.

Julie

Julie
Years rafting
18 years
Countries
NZ, USA, Japan, Austria, Germany.
Favourite river
Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge.
Why?
Amazing 1000ft red cliffs.
Best part of the job:
When staff don't answer their phones
Other interests:
Rock climbing, entertaining our daughters, mountain biking.

MP

MP
Years rafting
11 years.
Countries
NZ, USA, Japan and Dreamworld.
Favourite river
Rangitaiki River.
Why?
Simon and Julie wouldn't let me say Wairakei International golf course.
Best part of the job:
Leaving early to play golf.
Other interests:
Golf

Nick

Nick
Years rafting
Forever minus 2.
Countries
NZ, Italy, Switerzerland, Austria, Germany.
Favourite river
Mohaka
Why?
For it's untamed beauty
Best part of the job:
Going with the flow
Other interests:
Break dancing and special requests

Jessica and Madelyn

Jessica and Madelyn
Years rafting
2 years
Countries
NZ, USA
Favourite river
Waikato River by kayak
Why?
We love swimming at the hot stream!
Best part of the job:
We can raft, kayak and swim in the river anytime we want
Other interests:
Teasing the raft guides and giggling