Instructors:

	Todd Anderson has been teaching for the Columbia Gorge Kayak School for six years. He began kayaking 12 years ago in Hood River where he grew up. With all of the amazing rivers in the Columbia Gorge it is easy to see how he became hooked on the sport. He has been featured on the Cover of Whitewater Magazine, filmed televisions shows with National Geographic, and been on the top of the podium in many international kayak competitions. Todd's sponsors include Pyranha Kayaks, NRS, AT Paddles, and the Kayak Shed. Certifications: ACA Instructor, Whitewater Rescue Technician, First Aid, CPR, and a Professional Competitive Kayaker.
	Todd Wells holds many achievements in the world of whitewater kayaking including being a two time world record holder.  Holding the records for tallest waterfall run by a junior and also the tallest waterfall in a two man kayak, both drops measuring near the 100 ft mark. Needless to say Todd is not afraid of heights. Todd is extremely passionate about the sport of kayaking and loves to share this passion with students getting into the sport.   Todd is a factory team paddler for Dagger Kayaks and many other brands in the sport. Certifications: ACA instructor, Swiftwater Rescue, First Aid and CPR.
	Erik Boomer has guided trips on the Payette and Salmon Rivers of Idaho since the age of 14. He has also completed one of the most prestigious kayaking challenges in North America, the Triple Crown. This consists of kayaking three of the hardest multi-day rivers in North America in the same year. He is also a photographer in his spare time, landing shots on the cover of Canoe and Kayak Magazine. Boomer's sponsors include Liquid Logic Kayaks, Kokatat, AT Paddles, and Teva shoes. Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, Currently in Nursing School, First Aid, CPR, and a Professional Expedition Kayaker.
	Christie Glissmeyer has been paddling for 10 years and instructing for three years. While living in Jackson Hole, she helped develop a kayak school for kids. Her sponsors include Dagger Kayaks, AT Paddles, Kokatat, Snap Dragon, and Fortress Watches. Christie has recently moved to Hood River for all the great whitewater it has to offer. Certifications: Dagger Girls at Play Instructor, CPR, First Aid, and a Professional World Traveling Kayaker.