Chris Upchurch
Job Title
Professional River Guide
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Destinations
Oregon
With OARS Since
2023
Hometown
Mesa, AZ
Current Location
Ivins, UT
Offseason Gig
Research Scientist
About me
Hiking and backpacking.
The Best Part of My Job
Spending time on the water.
How I found OARS
My first whitewater experience was as a guest on an 18-day trip through the Grand Canyon. By about day 9, I was asking the guides how to get into this line of work.
My Favorite Trip Memory
Looking back upstream at Lava Falls on the Grand Canyon after rowing it for the first time.
I Can’t Live Without
A good sun hoodie.
Meet me on these adventures
Rogue River Rowing Clinic
Location:
Oregon
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
18 (16 with parent/guardian also in the class)
