Hosts
CONNELLY BROWN "Yurtmiester"
Cb has spent the last fifteen years pursuing fresh tracks from the comfort of handcrafted yurts. A self proclaimed yurtmiester, Connelly is excited to fulfill his dream of starting a yurt ski camp from scratch in Norway Basin for 2008. He has been certified by the National Ski Patrol (Nordic), Widerness Medical Assoc. (WAFA), Professional Ski Instructors of America (Nordic Downhill Level I), Canadian Avalanche Association (Ski Operations Level I), American Avalanche Association (Level III Ski Ops), National Interpreters Association (Certified Interpretive Guide).
KELLY ANNE WARRENER "Office Manager"
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Aka MaMa, not only holds down the WAH headquarters, but manages to keep the office organized and the bebe' developing. Having met Cb on the Missouri as her river guide, she thought it might be fun to move out West from her hometown outside Philly. Despite her family's concerns over living at the end of the road in eastern Oregon, it turns out one of their long lost second cousins reside here in Wallowa county. A licensed elementary school teacher, Kelly has also worked in the rafting industry before becoming a full-time mom. You now know the rest of the story....
MORGAN JENKINS "Host"
In pursuit of celebrating the hydrological cycle, Morgan came to the Wallowas for the unique skiing experience and access to the mighty river canyons. Along the way he has earned a degree in Geography from the University of Colorado, WAFA certification, and completed Avy Level III Ski Ops.. In town you might catch him performing live as a percussionist in "TODD", or providing hypnotic rythms for the local belly dance troupe. During the 'other' season Morgan owns and operates (hellscanyonwhitewater.com) , guiding whitewater trips down the Snake and Salmon rivers.
JOWL WILLIAMS "Host"
WAH's newest purveyor of year round water- based Wilderness experiences hails from western Coolorado. As a second generation tele-skier he narrowly escaped the terrain trap of teaching 6th grade. He has attained WFR, PSIA, Avy Level III Ski Ops. certifications and assembled an impressive winter touqe (hat) collection. During the other season, when he's not rafting the Arkansas river in Colorado, you might recognize his flair at the local Disco night. Back in the valley you might find Jowl hanging around WAH headquarters entertaining bebe' or pickin' on his mandolin.
PAUL ARENTSEN "Host"
Co-owner of Winding Waters River Expeditions (windingwatersrafting.com), Paul grew up in Louisville, KY. While earning a B.A. from Indiana University, Paul began his career as an outdoor educator. A few seasons in the Tetons and Wasatch converted Paul to an 'earn your turn' skier. When he's not floating the Salmon, Snake, or Grande Rhonde chasing that elusive anadromous fish; you might find Paul in his workshop tinkering on his wooden kayak or designing furniture out of old skis. Paul is trained as a Wilderness First Responder and has completed Avy Level III Ski Ops.