Kersten Schnurle
Job Title
Professional River Guide
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Destinations
Idaho
With OARS Since
2016

Hometown
San Jose, CA
Current Location
Land (mostly), Earth
Offseason Gig
Marine Biology
About me
Birds, puns, kelp forest ecology.
The Best Part of My Job
Taking people down rivers! And showing them cool plants and animals.
How I found OARS
I got interested in river guiding because I was a passenger on an OARS Grand Canyon trip. It was all downhill from there.
My Favorite Spot on the River/Outdoors
I love kelp forests. I also love Idaho's rivers, and the people I get to work with there.
My Lucky Charm
Keeping my teeth clean.
I Can’t Live Without
Sunglasses. And sleep.
My Fun Fact
I can do some great animal impressions with kitchen utensils.
Meet me on these adventures
Main Salmon River Rafting on the River of No Return
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 - 15 during high water)
Snake River Rafting through Hells Canyon
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)
Gorges of the Lower Salmon River Rafting
Location:
Idaho
Adventure Level:
Moderate
Minimum Age:
7 (12 during high water)