••• PROFESSIONAL RIVER GUIDES & RIVER EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS •••
DONNY HAZARD
FOUNDER & LEAD EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
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Favorite Main Salmon River Rapid: Black Creek Rapid
Whitewater rafting and kayaking since he was five, Donny was born to be on the river. With over 30 years of whitewater experience, running more than 200 different domestic and international rivers, Donny is a professional whitewater expert. With his love of science and nature, Donny earned a bachelors degree in Biology from Brigham Young University Hawaii. As an avid traveler, Donny has spent multiple years in South America and speaks fluent Spanish. Donny ran 60 different rivers in multiple countries all in one year while traveling with his family. Today, Donny is a dad of two boys, a husband, and he enjoys treating his family to incredible adventures, just like his own dad used to do and still does. What Donny cares about most as a professional is providing super-impressive, life-changing experiences for his guests. He works hard to try to make that happen for everyone who joins him on a river adventure. Donny is frequently asked to list rivers and adventures he has done and to name his favorite places. We've decided to add an abbreviated list of many adventures he has completed. Be sure to ask him to tell stories about his adventures. When asked about his favorite, he says, "It's hard to choose a favorite river or favorite place. It would be similar to being asked to choose a favorite child. They are all unique and special. I love them all." But, with "inside information", we know he loves South American rivers and the Main Salmon River very much. CLICK HERE to see some of Donny's adventures with photos.
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PARTIAL LIST OF KNOWLEDGE GAINED THROUGH RIVER TRIPS & EXPERIENCES
River Rafting Trips
150+ Multi-Day Trips Planned and Executed
Exploratory Urique River (Copper Canyon Mexico)
Exploratory Mulatos/Aros/Yaqui, Mexico 140 miles
Middle Fork of the Feather, CA
Forks of the Kern, CA
Grand Canyon, AZ
Kennicot, Chitna, Copper Rivers, AK
Chilco, Chilcotin, Frasier Rivers, B.C.
Jarbidge and Bruneau Rivers, ID
Rogue River, OR
Deschutes River, OR
Salmon River and its Forks, ID
Selway River, ID
San Juan River, UT
Salmon River, ID – 425 miles 6 weeks
Gila River, NM
Middle Fork of the Flathead, MT
Hells Canyon of the Snake River, ID
Owyhee River, OR
Tuolomne River, CA
Grand Ronde River, OR
Klamath River, CA
Green River Desolation Canyon, UT
Green River Gates of Ladore, UT
Colorado River Cataract Canyon, UT
Colorado River Westwater Canyon, UT
Salt River, AZ
Yampa River, CO
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Partial List of Kayaking Trips (Exploration and Descents of Difficult Rivers)
River of Slaves, Guatemala
Micos River, Mexico
Agua Azul, Mexico
Alseseca River, Mexico
Rio Filo Bobos, Mexico
Rogers Creek, B.C.
Callaghan Creek, B.C.
Brush Creek, CA
Lower Mesa Falls, ID
Upper Pack River, ID
Lyons Creek, ID
Smith Creek, ID
Dinkey Creek, CA
North Fork American, CA
Middle Fork of the Tule, CA
North Fork Kaweah, CA
North Fork Yuba, CA
Sixth Water Creek, UT
Big Cottonwood Creek, UT
Teton River, ID
Bitch Creek, ID
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Partial List of Self-Supported High Mountain Adventure Treks and Climbs