Sunsets, carnage, pranks, campfires, shuttle rigs, life jacket monsters, and even a few marriage proposals—we saw it all in our #Guidevibes photo contest this summer. Thanks to everyone who participated for your enthusiasm and amazing photos!

With so many pics to choose from, we obviously had our work cut out for us when selecting a grand prize winner. We were looking for a photo—a great photo—that captured the fun, freedom, adventure and natural beauty that define the river lifestyle. After much deliberation, and only a little arm wrestling, our team agreed on a winner that was universally loved among all of us.

We’re happy to award Northwest Rafting Company guide Nate Wilson with the #Guidevibes grand prize. Nate will walk away with a complete guide package from NRS, WRSI, Chaco, Yeti, Werner and prAna—including an NRS Outlaw raft. Not a bad way to end the season!

Nate delivered some of the best submissions throughout the contest, including this weekly winner from June.