Dan Mateer

About me

Movement makes me happy. No matter where I’m at or what I’m doing for a season, I’ve got to be able to use my body and play outside! I love to surf, mountain bike, hunt, and fish.

The Best Part of My Job

Getting to share an adventure with people from all walks of life.

How I found OARS

It was such an easy decision to become a guide, because helping folks get on the water brings me more joy and contentment than anything else.

My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors

Comb Ridge on the San Juan. It’s a treasure trove of archaeological sites if you’re willing to navigate the hot stinkin’ desert mid summer.

My Lucky Charm

A bead from Shocklee, and a small fox figurine my brother got me in France when I was 5.

I Can’t Live Without

Coffee!

My Fun Fact

I worked in fisheries for a number of years and have had lots of up-close and personal encounters with all the endangered fish species in the Upper Colorado River Basin.