From Humble Beginnings to Beloved Outfitter
When we started at Pagosa Outside almost two decades ago, our vision was clear but humble. As a small-town Pagosa Springs river outfitter, we wanted to provide professional rafting and river tubing experiences that we’d be proud to share with our own friends and family. Growing up in Pagosa Springs, we dreamed of creating a vibrant river community in a town where that culture didn’t yet exist. We set out to build more than just a business; we wanted to create a family and culture of skilled, knowledgeable and passionate Pagosa river guides. Most importantly, we wanted them to share the magic of floating on the River in Pagosa, knowing that once someone experiences a quality Pagosa rafting trip or a day of Pagosa River tubing, they would be forever connected to the beauty of this free-flowing mountain river.
We started with little more than passion and grit—a raft guide with a decade of nomadic wave chasing and a recent college grad navigating student loans. Along the way, life blessed us with two amazing daughters who have become our biggest inspiration. Today, it’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come. From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the Pagosa Springs river scene, we’re proud of the journey and excited for all the adventures still to come.
