Mindy Gleason
Where did you grow up?
Williamsville, New York
Where do you call home now?
Angels Camp, California
Year started at OARS?
1991
Tell us about your favorite rapid, hike or camp and what makes it special
Hike: Matkat
Camp: Lower Nankoweap
Rapid: Any rapid I don’t swim? (LOL)
Do you have a lucky charm or special river tradition?
I generally lose an earring on every river trip, to my chagrin.
What can you not live without on a trip?
A bandana. My fleece vest on cooler weather trips.
Fun fact, special talent or favorite guiding memory
Rowing a boat all by my lonesome from Tapeats to Poncho’s.