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Kyle Smith

Born amongst Idaho's sagebrush covered planes of the Snake River, Kyle grew up playing in the mountains and streams of the whitewater state. After graduating from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Kyle continued to pursue his wanderlust and guiding passion by sleeping in rafts and guiding all summer while saving money to chase rivers throughout the world in the offseason, ticking off some notable first descents in India and Chile. Excited for a new challenge, Kyle is currently wrapping up nursing school on the East Coast.

The Crux of Cold-Water Boating

February 14, 2017January 5, 20223 minute readby Kyle Smith

In Love With Frank

December 1, 2016December 12, 201713 minute readby Kyle Smith

A Backyard Epic

November 13, 2016October 16, 20179 minute readby Kyle Smith

The Stikine: A Season Finale

October 21, 2016October 16, 20176 minute readby Kyle Smith

Futa Fest: Celebrating Patagonia’s River Culture

May 16, 2016October 16, 201710 minute readby Kyle Smith

As the Oarlock Turns: The Mini-Series

December 24, 2015October 16, 20176 minute readby Kyle Smith

Socks, Chacos, and Peruvian Sand Flies

October 9, 2015October 16, 20173 minute readby Kyle Smith

Lost to the Current: Dealing with Death on the River

September 4, 2015October 16, 20171 minute readby Kyle Smith

As Oarlock Turns Part 8: A Final Cup of Joe

July 10, 2015October 17, 20175 minute readby Kyle Smith

As the Oarlock Turns Part 7: Don’t Feed the Wildlife

July 3, 2015October 17, 20174 minute readby Kyle Smith
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