Garret Thomason
Job Title
Professional River Guide
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Destinations
California
With OARS Since
2020
Hometown
Tacoma, WA
Current Location
San Diego, CA
Offseason Gig
Carpenter
About me
I love being outside; when I'm not guiding during the summer, I pass the days surfing, snowboarding, and working as a carpenter.
The Best Part of My Job
Being lucky enough to share the outdoors with a new group of people every day.
How I found OARS
An old friend got me into boating in my younger days.
My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors
My favorite rapids are Upper and Lower Sequoia on the North Stan; it's such a beautiful sequence. In my free time, it’s the beach, hands down my favorite place to be
I Can’t Live Without
My water bottle.
My Fun Fact
Can make minute rice in 56 seconds.
Meet me on these adventures
Tuolumne Whitewater Rafting 1-Day Trip
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite National Park
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Moderately Challenging
Minimum Age:
14 (16 during high water)
Chili Bar Rafting on the South Fork American 1/2-Day
Location:
California
Adventure Level:
Easier to Moderate
Minimum Age:
8 (10-12 during high water)