Maine Rafting and Hiking Guide: Ashley Tempesta
I have forged some incredible friendships with the people I work and play with at Northern. The energy that our guests and guides bring to the table makes this such a special place.
Whitewater rafting guides go through extensive training (see Whitewater Guide School and What It Takes to Become a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide) and testing before taking guests down the river. Many of our guides have been leading rafting trips for over 20 years. Some of our guides also lead ATV tours, snowmobiling tours, whitetail deer hunts, fishing trips, and hiking excursions. It’s clear from your trip reviews that our guides make whitewater rafting safe, fun, and a truly memorable experience. Endless thanks to this crew of extraordinary Maine Guides!
I have forged some incredible friendships with the people I work and play with at Northern. The energy that our guests and guides bring to the table makes this such a special place.
Nesowadnehunk Falls on the Penobscot River and Mile Long Rapid on the Dead River are Maine whitewater rafting guide Ryan’s favorite rapids.
Luke guides whitewater rafting on all Maine’s rivers (the Penobscot is his favorite,) and outdoor leadership programs.
“When I’m not on the river, you can find me in the mountains hiking, biking or skiing.” Meet Northern Outdoors Whitewater Rafting Guide Parker Kennedy.
Maine’s Penobscot River is Matt’s favorite whitewater trip to guide, and any Kennebec River Brewery IPA is his choice post rafting beer.
Mike does it all around here: whitewater rafting guide, hunting guide, snowmobiling guide, and (perhaps most importantly) head brewer of on-site Kennebec River Brewery!
I grew up in Bucksport Maine, watching the Penobscot River drain into the ocean. As a child my father brought me on fishing trips to places like Saboomook and Caucomgomoc in the upper reaches of the West Branch of the Penobscot River…
Maine whitewater raft guide Trevor goes fishing when not rafting, and is an outdoor educator in the off-season.
Maine raft guide in the summer, Sugarloaf ski patrol in the winter, Zach is all about Maine outdoor adventures.
Meet Victor DiSilvestro, who first ran these rivers at age 23 with founder Wayne Hockmeyer. Victor joined the team in 1999, and now guides for Northern Outdoors alongside his two sons, Luke and Zack.
Meet the Queen of the Kennebec River, Maine’s first female whitewater rafting guide, co-founder of Northern Outdoors, Suzie Hockmeyer.
Maine whitewater rafting and hiking guide, Sandi Howard leads outdoor recreation leadership programs for Keene College students.
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